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2017 Map of Preacher Spring

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Preacher Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Black Hills National Forest land defines this portion of Pennington County, where the high-altitude landscape is carved by a dense network of seasonal drainages and forest access routes. The complex topography features prominent landmarks such as Dumbuk Ridge and Sled Canyon, reflecting the intricate relief of the western South Dakota wilderness. This 2017 study illustrates the modern management of these public lands, showing how contemporary forest roads like Custer Limestone Rd and Gillette Canyon Rd provide access to the interior for recreation and resource monitoring.

Water management and drainage are central to the area's geography, from the Boggy Reservoir to the numerous named draws like Coulsen Hughes Draw and Cameron Draw. The presence of established corridors such as Briggs Springs Rd alongside smaller tributaries including South Pole Creek and Ditch Creek 46 highlights the hydrological connectivity between these high ridges and the larger Black Hills ecosystem.