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1955 Map of Signal Hill

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Signal Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Black Hills National Forest land defines this mid-century landscape, characterized by a series of family-named ranches and intricate canyon systems straddling the Pennington Co Custer Co line. The ranching economy is evident through landmarks like Doll Ranch, Yount Ranch, and Elliot Ranch, which are situated near critical water sources such as Alkali Spring and Bear Spring Creek.

A notable historical marker of early settlement is the Alkali Sch (Abandoned), suggesting a once more populated rural community that has since consolidated. The topography is dominated by dramatic ridges, including Antelope Ridge and Cooper Ridge, while Signal Hill serves as a prominent vantage point with its Lookout Tower. This survey, produced in collaboration with the United States Atomic Energy Commission, provides a meticulous record of the drainages and draws, from Hell Canyon to Sourdough Draw, before modern development.