Keystone, South Dakota Overview
Keystone, South Dakota includes 15,498 nearby mines. Keystone is a town in the Black Hills region of Pennington County South Dakota United States. The population was 337 at the 2010 census. It had its origins in 1883 as a mining town and has since transformed itself into a resort town serving the needs of the millions of visitors to Mount Rushmore National Memorial which is located just beyond city limits.Among its tourist attractions is the Black Hills Central Railroad built in 1900 for Black Hills gold.
Quick Facts
- Keystone, South Dakota has a population of 337 (based on numbers from 2010).
- Located in Pennington County, South Dakota.
- Keystone, South Dakota sits 1,320 meters (4,330.7 feet) above sea level feet above sea level.
Mines Summary
in Keystone, South Dakota
- 467 Total
- 82 Occurrences
- 73 Prospects
- 312 Producers
Keystone, South Dakota Mine Locations
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Understanding Claim Ownership
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