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1998 Map of Rochford

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Rochford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Black Hills timber and mining terrain dominate this late 20th-century survey of Pennington County. The settlement of Rochford serves as a focal point, situated near the Standby Mine and the Rochford Cem. The landscape is deeply incised by a dense network of gulches and creeks, including Moonshine Gulch, Bearcat Gulch, and Rapid Creek, which define the region's rugged geography.

Evidence of early rural infrastructure remains visible across Slate Prairie, where the Slate Prairie Ch and Slate Prairie Sch stand as markers of a community established around ranching and resource extraction. Significant landmarks like Castle Peak and Signal Knob provide topographic orientation within the Black Hills National Forest, while sites like the Cutty's Ark Mine and Lookout Mill point to the area's industrial past. The intricate drainage patterns of Gimlet Creek and Castle Creek illustrate the water resources that shaped these mountain settlements.