The U.S. Government Offered The Sioux More Than $1 Billion For The Black Hills – They Refused To Take The Money
The Political Geography — Why South Dakota Has Always Been Central
The Black Hills dispute has always been, in part, a South Dakota story — and the specific political geography of that state has shaped what has been possible at every stage.
The Black Hills region sits in the western part of the state.
The cities and towns in the area — Rapid City, Deadwood, Lead, Custer, Hot Springs — have economies significantly tied to the Hills’ tourist industry, its federal land management, its recreational uses.
Mount Rushmore draws millions of visitors a year.
The Black Hills National Forest is a major regional resource.
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