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1961 Map of Savoy

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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Spearfish Creek carves a dramatic path through this high-altitude section of the Black Hills National Forest in the early 1960s. The settlement of Savoy serves as a central hub, situated at the confluence where Spearfish Falls and Roughlock Falls drop from the surrounding plateaus. The map details a landscape transition from the broad Limestone Plateau in the south to the deeply incised gulches of the north, including Hellsgate Gulch and Calamity Gulch. Local landmarks like the Little Spearfish Guard Station and various camps, including Rod and Gun Campground, indicate the area's mid-century role as a primary recreation and forestry outpost. An intricate network of water management is visible through labels like Aqueduct, while smaller settlements such as Preston and Elmore highlight the localized mining and timber history of the region. Distinctive place names like What the Hell Spring and Dead Oz Spring offer a glimpse into the vernacular geography of these South Dakota highlands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain