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2021 Map of Wind Cave

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Wind Cave National Park dominates this Custer County landscape, revealing a complex topography of ridges and canyons just south of the Black Hills. The 2021 data highlights the preservation of natural landmarks and the engineered road network designed to navigate this diverse terrain, such as the distinctive Pigtail Bridge near Rankin Ridge. Moving south from Norbeck Lake, the terrain transitions through family-named and descriptive features like Curley Canyon and Bison Flats.

The survey details the intricate drainage systems that define the area, including Beaver Cr and Cottonwood Cr. To the west, Elk Mtn and Windy Point provide significant vertical context, while the southern reaches move into the lower-lying Martin Valley. This map serves as a primary reference for the modern boundaries and physical geography of one of the nation's earliest protected subterranean and surface environments.