National Geographic – Black Hills South [Black Hills National Forest] – Trails Illustrated Folding Travel Map

Expertly researched and created in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service and others, National Geographic’s Trails Illustrated map of Black Hills South is an essential travel companion for outdoor enthusiasts exploring this area of South Dakota. The map covers many popular points of interest, including the southern region of Black Hills National Forest, Wind Cave National Park, Custer State Park, Norbeck Wildlife Preserve, Jewel Cave National Monument, Black Elk Wilderness and the iconic Mt. Rushmore National Memorial. Also included is background information about each of these areas, rules and regulations, safety tips and contact information. The map will guide you along precisely drawn trails with mileage indicators and that are color-coded according to designated usage.

The Centennial and George S. Mickelson Trails are both highlighted and trails that are part of the National Recreation Trail system are duly noted. To aid in your navigation of the area, the map also includes water features, contour lines and elevations; hundreds of numbered forest service roads, OHV routes and driveable trails; and colored boundaries for parks, forest, wilderness, conservation and wildlife areas. Some of the maps many recreation features are campgrounds, cabins and shelters, motorized and non-motorized trailheads, interpretive trails, swimming areas. boat launch points and scenic overlooks.

Every Trails Illustrated map is printed on “Backcountry Tough” waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation. We love technology and enjoy the convenience of GPS, but you can’t plan a trip on a phone screen and navigation doesn’t work where there’s no cell signal. Start your next trip on the right foot with a high-quality folding travel map. Make the most of your next adventure, even if you lose GPS or cell signals. You’ll always be on the correct route with our folding travel maps. Your adventure starts here!

Coverage Includes

Angostura Reservoir, Battle Mountain, Bear Mountain, Black Elk Wilderness, Black Hills National Forest, Flagpole Mountain, Harney Peak, Medicine Mountain, Mount Coolidge, Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave National Park.

What is a Trails Illustrated Map?

With more than 250 titles available for America’s favorite outdoor destinations, Trails Illustrated maps are the most trusted and popular recreation maps available. Continually setting the standard for accuracy, each map is crafted in conjunction with local land managers and undergoes rigorous review and enhancement before being printed on waterproof, tear-resistant material. Each Trails Illustrated map contains detailed topographic information, clearly marked trails, recreational points of interest, and navigational aids.

About the Author

Founded in 1915 as the Map Department of the National Geographic Society, National Geographic Maps is responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking. Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world’s best wall maps, outdoor recreation maps, travel maps, atlases and globes that inspire people to care about and explore their world.

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