2015 Map of Tilford

About this map

Tilford sits as the central settlement in this portion of the Black Hills foothills, positioned where the terrain transitions from the open plains of the east into the deeply dissected canyons of the Black Hills National Forest. The landscape is defined by a series of dramatic drainages including Breakneck Gulch, Bulldog Gulch, and Syndicate Gulch, which cut through the uplift toward Pleasant Valley Cr and Morris Cr. South of the main settlement, Bald Mtn serves as a prominent landmark overlooking the confluence of local trails and modern infrastructure. The presence of routes like Crystal Cave Br 38 and the Big Elk Burn area reflects the intersection of recreational access and the environmental history of the forest. This survey captures the rural character of Meade County at a time when traditional ranching roads like Snyder Ranch Rd met increasing residential development along the Sturgis Rd corridor.