2017 Map of Silver City

About this map

Silver City sits at a geographic crossroads within the Black Hills National Forest, where the waters of Rapid Cr flow into the western reaches of the Pactola Reservoir. This modern 2017 survey details a landscape defined by its mining-era nomenclature, with dozens of named gulches and draws such as California Gulch, Jenney Gulch, and Gorman Gulch radiating from the central valley. The terrain is anchored by prominent heights including Old Bald Peak, Silver Peak, and Scruton Mtn, while the complex network of forest roads like Silver City Rd and Mystic provides access through the timbered slopes. The map reveals the modern infrastructure of the reservoir system alongside historical drainage names like Friday Gulch and Nugget Gulch, reflecting the enduring legacy of prospecting in the Pennington County hills.