2012 Map of Signal Hill

About this map

Signal Hill rises above a high-plains landscape defined by seasonal drainages and scattered ranching operations in the early 21st century. The map reveals a network of water sources essential for livestock and settlement, including Bear Spring Cr, Alkali Spring, and Blacktail Spring. Private holdings such as the Elliot Ranch, Gahl Ranch, and Hammock Ranch are connected by a system of Forest Service roads and local routes like Ditch Creek Rd and Co Hwy 284. The terrain is marked by distinctive features including Elliot Ridge and Limestone Hill, while dry-wash navigation is guided by prominent landmarks like Lemming Draw and Windmill Draw. This document illustrates the persistent importance of named springs and remote homesteads in the rural Black Hills region, detailing the infrastructure of the Highland Park area and the sprawling drainage systems of Short Fork and Mud Spring.