2012 Map of Preacher Spring

About this map

Preacher Spring and its surrounding network of aquifers define this high-country landscape in Pennington County, where a pattern of springs and draws supports local ranching operations. The Howell Ranch serves as a primary landmark in the western portion of the quadrangle, situated near the prominent Howell Ridge and the Park Spring trailhead. The area's hydrology is characterized by numerous seasonal and permanent water sources, including Briggs Spring, White Spring, and Johnson Spring, which drain into complex systems like Redbird Draw and Gillette Canyon. This mapping illustrates the critical importance of water management in the region, featuring infrastructure such as Boggy Reservoir and recreational sites like the Redbank Spring Campground near S Castle Creek. Transport routes like Six Mile Rd and Custer Limestone Rd navigate the ridgelines of Dumbuk Ridge, connecting these vital watering points across the varied terrain.