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1956 Map of Rochford

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Rochford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Black Hills National Forest landscape during the mid-1950s reveals a region deeply tied to mining and timber extraction. The small settlement of Rochford serves as a northern hub, located near the Standby Mine and a designated Ranger Station. To the south, the community of Mystic sits at the confluence of several gulches, while Slate Prairie provides a contrast with its open terrain, featuring the local Slate Prairie Ch and Slate Prairie Sch.

Transportation through this high-elevation terrain is defined by the Chicago and Northwestern railroad and the Burlington and Quincy line, which follow the winding paths of Rapid Creek and Castle Creek. These rail routes were essential for servicing sites like Lookout Mill and Cuttys Ark Mine. The map also preserves local lineage through named draws and gulches such as Brown Jug Draw, Hoodoo Gulch, and Poverty Gulch.