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1953 Map of Piedmont

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Piedmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Piedmont occupies the northeastern edge of this landscape, situated along the Chicago and North Western rail line where the plains meet the rising complex of the Black Hills National Forest. The geography is defined by a series of dramatic canyons, including Elk Canyon and Stagebarn Canyon, which cut through the limestone and timbered ridges. Subterranean landmarks like Stagebarn Caverns, Erskine Cave, and Ice Cave point to the area's karst topography and its early development as a destination for exploration.

Local rural life is evidenced by the Pinkerton Sch and a variety of recreational sites like Dalton Lake Campground and Camp Columbus. Natural landmarks such as Steamboat Rock and Green Mountain serve as anchors for the numerous gulches, including Erskine Gulch and Little Waite Gulch, that drain toward Boxelder Creek. The map also captures specialized recreation of the era, such as a Ski Slide located near Dalton Lake.