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Highway United States 385
View from highway Driving north.
Highway State 40
Black Hills, South Dakota National Forest Eastern boundary.
Highway United States 16A
Access to Black Hills National Forest, SD. - Bismark Lake Campground
Highway United States 385
View from highway Looking at downtown Hill City, South Dakota.
Highway State 36
View from highway Driving west.
Highway United States 385
Crazy Horse Monument, South Dakota Looking at a 1/300 scale model for the Crazy Horse Mountain Carving, notice the actual mountain carving at the head of the horse.
Highway United States 16A
Roadside turnout with historic information sign This picturesque valley was the site of the permanent camp of the Black Hills Expedition of 1874 under the command of General George A Custer of the 7th Calvary. Their 5 day stay was the longest stop made during the entire expedition. General Custer used this campsite as a base for reconnaissance trips to other points of the Black Hills.
The expedition party totaled about 1000 men, 1900 horses & mules, 300 beef cattle & 110 wagons. In addition to the cavalry, the personal included nearly 100 Indian scouts, interpreters, engineers, newspaper correspondents, 2 practical miners and a photographer.
Gold was discovered in French Creek in 1874.
We hope you enjoy these South Dakota highway photos. Many of our highway guides are created by local businesses in exchange for promoting their business and highlighting the tourism opportunities in their area.
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