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2021 Map of Preacher Spring

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Preacher Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Black Hills National Forest land defines this section of Pennington County, where a complex network of springs and reservoirs supports the high-altitude landscape. Named water sources such as Preacher Spring, Briggs Spring, and Howell Spring are scattered across the terrain, indicating the historical importance of water management in this arid region. The topography is marked by significant formations like Dumbuk Ridge and deep cuts like Gillette Canyon and Boles Canyon, creating a varied environment of draws and ridges.

Modern land use is evidenced by a dense system of forest trails and roads, including the Lightning Strike Trl and Mud Lake Trl, which navigate between man-made features like Redbank Spring Reservoir and Boggy Reservoir. The map illustrates a managed wilderness where early ranching or forestry needs likely drove the naming of features like Johnson Spring and Rogers Lake, preserving a record of local geography and resource development in western South Dakota.