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2021 Map of Tinton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The high-elevation mining and timber landscapes of the Black Hills National Forest define this area along the South Dakota and Wyoming border. Centered on the historic mining community of Tinton, the map details a terrain carved by numerous drainages, including Bear Gulch and Centennial Gulch. These waterways, often accompanied by springs like Sunshine Hill Centennial Spring, were vital to the early industrial activity in the region. The map reveals a high concentration of named peaks and ridges, such as The Needles, Beartown Hill, and Lytle Hill, which provided vantage points for early surveyors and prospectors.

Evidence of early local history is preserved in features like the Bear Gulch Cem and the complex network of forest roads like Bear Gulch Rd. The landscape is a transition between the deep gulches and the elevated plateau of Seventy Flats, reflecting the geographical complexity of the Lawrence County highlands. From Conners Rock to the numerous forks of Boundary Gulch, the map serves as a detailed record of the natural and cultural landmarks that shaped this part of the Black Hills.