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2012 Map of Tilford

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Tilford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The settlement of Tilford serves as a central hub in this corridor of Meade County, situated where the plains meet the rising drainages of the Black Hills. The landscape is defined by a series of prominent ravines including Tilford Gulch, Breakneck Gulch, and Bulldog Gulch, which channel seasonal water toward Morris Cr and Elk Cr. To the northwest, the Black Hills National Cem occupies a significant position near Alkali Cr, while Bald Mountain anchors the high ground to the southwest.

Residential development is concentrated along the central transportation artery, with named lanes and drives such as Lincoln Tarken Ln and Bethlehem Rd extending into the foothills. The arrangement of these roads and the naming of local landmarks like Beatty Gulch and Syndicate Gulch reflect the enduring legacy of early land claims and ranching operations that have shaped this portion of South Dakota.