2021 Map of Tilford

About this map

Black Hills National Cemetery occupies the northern reaches of this map, established against a landscape of steep gulches and mountain peaks. The small settlement of Tilford serves as a central point along the Sturgis Rd corridor, where the terrain transitions from the heights of Blucksberg Mountain and Bald Mtn into the drainage basins of Elk Cr and Pleasant Valley Cr. This modern survey illustrates the proximity of residential development, seen in the winding roads like Blucksberg Dr, to the protected lands of the Black Hills National Forest. The local topography is defined by a series of dramatic drainages including Breakneck Gulch, Beatty Gulch, and Syndicate Gulch, which have historically dictated the placement of roads and homesteads. Local history is further traced through names like Sidney Stage Rd, a reminder of the region's early transportation networks.