
audiobook
by S.D. Mitchell Dakota Engineering Company
Souvenir Map and Guide for Tourists in the BLACK HILLS of South Dakota
CLIMATE
GAME
SOUTH DAKOTA LAWS CONCERNING AUTOMOBILES
DEADWOOD
RAPID CITY
SPEARFISH
BELLE FOURCHE
WHITEWOOD
HILL CITY
A practical road companion from the early 1900s, this guide maps the automobile routes that wind through South Dakota’s Black Hills, helping travelers navigate forested valleys, mining towns and scenic overlooks without losing their way. It captures the excitement of a newly motor‑friendly landscape, where freshly improved roads invite drivers to explore both bustling settlements and untouched wilderness at a leisurely pace.
Beyond the routes, the book paints a vivid picture of the region’s climate, abundant sunshine and crisp, mosquito‑free nights that make camping especially appealing. It details the abundant wildlife—from elk and deer to trout‑filled streams—along with hunting and fishing opportunities, and highlights popular stops such as the historic mining hub of Deadwood and the rail‑linked gateway of Rapid City. Whether you’re drawn by mineral springs, pine‑scented air, or the promise of western hospitality, the guide offers clear advice for a rewarding and relaxing journey through this majestic terrain.
Full title
Souvenir Map and Guide for Tourists in the Black Hills of South Dakota Maps prepared especially for the use of Automobile Tourists Maps prepared especially for the use of Automobile Tourists
Language
en
Duration
~33 minutes (31K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Richard Tonsing, MFR, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2019-09-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A little mystery surrounds this credited author, but the surviving record points to a South Dakota publishing or engineering outfit behind an early 20th-century travel guide. The work offers a vivid glimpse of Black Hills tourism in the age of the automobile.
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