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2021 Map of Sundance West

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Sundance West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Sundance serves as the focal point for this survey, situated at the eastern edge of the Black Hills National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the dramatic uplift of the Bear Lodge Mountains, where Warren Peaks and Ragged Top create a complex topography of deep canyons and ridges. Near the town site, the Crook County Courthouse and Mount Moriah Cem provide significant landmarks for genealogical research, while the surrounding hills like Sundance Mtn and Coal Mine Hill indicate the area's geological and industrial history.

A dense network of forest trails and roads, such as the Sundance Richardson Fire Trl and Warren's Peak Rd, crisscross the peaks and ridges, including Smith Ridge and Houston Ridge. These routes follow natural drainages like Reuter Draw and Richardson Cr, reflecting the region's historical reliance on timber and mineral access within the National Forest boundaries. Numerous named springs, including Jacobson Spring and Huchins Spring, dot the terrain, marking critical water sources in this elevated Wyoming environment.