Black Hills National Forest 

Original, hand-drawn story map and accompanying gifts of Black Hills National Forest by renowned Illustrator and Xplorer Maps Co-Founder, Chris Robitaille.

The Hills are diverse in cultural heritage; the name “Black Hills” comes from the Lakota words Paha Sapa, which mean “hills that are black”. The earliest known use of the area occurred about 10,000 years ago when Native Americans came to the Black Hills to seek visions and purify themselves. Paha Sapa was considered a sanctuary and was a peaceful meeting ground for tribes at war.

President Grover Cleveland established the Black Hills National Forest in 1897 as the Black Hills Forest Reserve. Now in its second century, the USDA Forest Service manages these 1.2 million acres of public land (often referred to as an “Island in the Plains”). Visitors will find rugged rock formations, canyons, grasslands, streams, lakes, unique caves and an abundance of recreational opportunities. With 11 reservoirs, 30 campgrounds, two scenic byways, 1,300 miles of streams, 13,605 acres of wilderness and over 450 miles of trails, adventure is always around the corner. 

The four iconic presidents of Mt. Rushmore (Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln) overlook a National Forest as rich in natural resources as history. Encompassing the Black Hills, the Black Mountains, and the Bear Lodge Mountains of Wyoming, this Black Hills National Forest map also includes Wind Cave National Park and Custer State Park.


Black Hills National Forest Map 1000-piece puzzle. Black Hills National Forest Map 1000-piece puzzle.  The map features Mount Rushmore, Jewel Cave National Monument, Custer State Park, and Devil's Tower. The map also includes flora and fauna of the area such as Bison, Elk, Big Horn Sheep, Bald Eagle, Rocky Mountain Iris, and Buffalo Berries.
Black Hills National Forest Map Jigsaw Puzzle
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Banff National Park Hand-Drawn Map in earth tone colors. It features grizzly bears, elk, mountain lions, and wolves. his map highlights Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Lake Minnewanka, Peyto Lake, Emerald Lake,  Mount Rundle, Mount Assiniboine, Cascade Mountain, Castle Mountain, Mount Temple, and Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Wildlife includes elk, mountain lions, Bald Eagles,  gray wolves, Bighorn Sheep, black & Grizzly bears, moose, Great Horned owls, beavers, and more. Measures 18x24.
Black Hills National Forest Hand-Drawn Map
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Black Hills National Forest Map Ceramic Mug in green, 16 oz. Features Mount Rushmore, bison, elk, and flowers.
Black Hills National Forest Map Ceramic Mug
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Black Hills National Forest Map Ceramic shot glass by Xplorer Maps. Featuring cities like Rapid City, Spearhead, Rapid City, and Sturgis. Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, Jewel Cave National Monument, Custards, and Wind Cave National Park. Flora and Fauna illustrations include bison, elk, mountain goats, birds, pine trees, and native flowers.
Black Hills National Forest Map Ceramic Shot Glass
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Black Hills National Forest Map Canvas Tote Bag in earth tone colors. Featuring cities like Rapid City, Spearhead, Rapid City, and Sturgis. Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, Jewel Cave National Monument, Custards, and Wind Cave National Park. Flora and Fauna illustrations include bison, elk, mountain goats, birds, pine trees, and native flowers.
Black Hills National Forest Map Canvas Tote Bag
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Black Hills National Forest Map Fleece Blanket in earth-tone colors. The map features Mount Rushmore, Jewel Cave National Monument, Custer State Park, and Devil's Tower. The map also includes flora and fauna of areas such as Bison, Elk, Big Horn Sheep, Bald Eagle, Rocky Mountain Iris, and Buffalo Berries.
Black Hills National Forest Map Fleece Blanket
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Black Hills National Forest Map Pouch Tote Bag by Xplorer Maps. Featuring cities like Rapid City, Spearhead, Rapid City, and Sturgis. Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, Jewel Cave National Monument, Custards, and Wind Cave National Park. Flora and Fauna illustrations include bison, elk, mountain goats, birds, pine trees, and native flowers.
Black Hills National Forest Map Pouch Tote Bag
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 Black Hills National Forest Map Ceramic Coaster by Xplorer Maps. Featuring cities like Rapid City, Spearhead, Rapid City, and Sturgis. Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, Jewel Cave National Monument, Custards, and Wind Cave National Park. Flora and Fauna illustrations include bison, elk, mountain goats, birds, pine trees, and native flowers.
Black Hills National Forest Map Ceramic Coasters
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Black Hills National Forest Map neck gaiter in earth tone colors. Featuring Mount Rushmore, bison, elk, and flowers.
Black Hills National Forest Map Neck Gaiters
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