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Landscape in Black Hills National Forest
Landscape in Black Hills National Forest
The Black Hills stand in contrast to the wide sweeping prairies of western South Dakota, as they are covered with mostly Ponderosa
or Lodgepole Pine. Stands of Aspen can also be found within the forest.
Most of the Black Hills gently roll from 5000-6000 feet in elevation, however many peaks in the south central hills are over
7000 feet above sea level. Harney Peak is the tallest mountain at 7242 feet, which is also the highest point of South Dakota. Several trails can be taken to the top which has an old CCC fire lookout tower at the summit.
In the southern hills, trees are sparse, and prairie grasses prevail. This is also where most of the larger cave systems are located, such as Wind Cave National Park and Jewel Cave National Monument.
Minerals of many types are found in abundance throughout the Black Hills, commonly found is: Granite, muscovite, and quartz. Gold and Silver were originally found in great amounts in the northern areas near the Wyoming South Dakota border.
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