USGS
Bench Mark
"DW 4954"

ca. 1898

Jerry Penry
October 4, 2014

One of the most beautiful locations in the Black Hills, this bench mark is located near an area called Savoy south of Spearfish. Savoy used to be a station on the Burlington Railroad. When the bench mark was placed, the description stated it was on a large rock between Spearfish Creek and the railroad. The railroad was removed in 1933 and is now the highway. Nearby is Spearfish Falls with a visitor center and resort along with several parking lots.

The arrow points to the bench mark hidden in the leaves on the rock.
A small waterfall is in the background.

The bronze disk bench mark is at the right.

Looking to the northeast.

The bronze disk that was established 116 years ago.

Another view of the bronze disk.

Jenny Stukel Penry poses with the recovered bench mark.

The arrow shows the approx. location in the trees next to the highway.

Spearfish Falls is located nearby and is a popular tourist location.

The Burlington Railroad once passed over the falls.

Other Deadwood Datum Bench Marks

© Jerry Penry 2014