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2021 Map of Rochford

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Rochford and the nearby Myersville settlement occupy the north-central corridor of this area, where the George S. Mickelson Trl follows the historical rail grade through the Black Hills National Forest. The landscape is deeply incised by drainages with colorful names like Moonshine Gulch, Bloody Gulch, and Hoodoo Gulch, suggesting the area's prospecting and ranching heritage. Local history is anchored by the Rochford Cem located just west of the town site.

Moving south toward Redfern and the prominent Redfern Mtn, the terrain transitions into complex ridges and plateaus. Significant landmarks such as Castle Peak, Signal Knob, and the broad stretch of Slate Prairie define the southern half of the map. Water sources like Dougherty Spring and Lost Park Spring are vital features in this high-elevation environment, while the network of forest roads like Rochford Rd and Castle Peak Rd provide access to the remote gulches and peaks that have long drawn explorers to Pennington County.