1979 Map of Sundance

About this map

The Black Hills National Forest dominates the eastern expanse of this 1970s landscape, where the rugged topography of the Black Hills meets the high plains. Central to the region's cultural history is the Historical Monument (Custer Expedition), marking the 1874 path through these highlands. To the west, the Keyhole Reservoir collects the waters of the Belle Fourche River, a critical resource for the surrounding ranching and mining country. Transportation and industry are defined by the Burlington Northern railroad, which threads through the southwestern corridor connecting Moorcroft and Upton.