2021 Map of Silver City

About this map

Silver City remains a central point of settlement in this part of the Black Hills National Forest, where the waters of Rapid Cr flow into the Pactola Reservoir. The landscape is defined by its network of steep drainages, including the aptly named China Gulch and California Gulch, which speak to the area's prospecting and mining heritage. High points like Old Bald Peak and Scruton Mtn overlook a complex system of forest service roads and trails such as the Centennial On Mystic Trl. The map illustrates a modern era of recreation and land management, with features like the Pactola Boat Dock providing access to the reservoir, while labels such as Goose Pasture Draw and Gorman Gulch preserve the traditional place-names of the Pennington County interior.