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2017 Map of Pringle

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Pringle serves as the primary settlement in this portion of Custer County, situated near the headwaters of Beaver Cr. The landscape is defined by the transition from open flats like Hopkins Flats to the complex drainages of the southern Black Hills. This area includes a significant portion of Wind Cave National Park and the Black Hills National Forest, where the terrain rises toward landmarks such as the Twin Sisters Range and Elk Knob.

Evidence of local history and land use is visible in the numerous named springs, including Witch Spring, Busey Spring, and Woodcock Spring, which were vital for ranching and early settlement. The map also documents the presence of Pringle Cem and Cold Springs Cem, providing valuable data for genealogical research. A network of canyons, such as Wildcat Canyon and Booms Canyon, illustrates the erosional patterns of the Fossil Ridge and Theater Ridge area, while roads like Prairie Schooner Rd hint at the historical travel corridors through this limestone-rich region.