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1956 Map of Pringle

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Pringle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Pringle serves as the primary hub in this mid-century look at the southern Black Hills, where the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad tracks run parallel to Beaver Valley. The landscape is a network of cattle ranching and mineral extraction, evidenced by numerous family operations such as Bowman Ranch, Corey Ranch, and Ziemet Ranch. Mining activity is concentrated north of the main settlement, featuring the Myrtle Ann Mine, Townsite Mine, and a Lime Kiln.

The rugged geography of the Black Hills National Forest is defined by deep cuts like Shirttail Canyon and Antelope Canyon, leading toward the eastern boundary of Wind Cave National Park. Historical infrastructure, including the Cold Spring Sch and the Pringle Cem, provides essential touchpoints for genealogists tracking early families in Custer County. The presence of the National Park Water Supply Area near the Twin Sisters Range highlights the critical role of water management in this arid, high-elevation environment.