Scope and content: The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Mt. Rushmore towers above the byway. Location: South Dakota (43.877°
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Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway

Scenic byway · South Dakota

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Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway is a designated scenic route in South Dakota, about 68 km (42 mi) long.

The Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway is a National Scenic Byway in the Black Hills National Forest in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of South Dakota. It is a loop which is composed of portions of U.S. Route 16A (US 16A), South Dakota Highway 244 (SD 244), SD 87, and SD 89. Parts of the byway enter Black Hills National Forest, Custer State Park, and the Mount Rushmore National Memorial; the byway also travels within five miles (eight point zero kilometres) of the Crazy Horse Memorial. The byway is named after Peter Norbeck, who served as governor of and senator for South Dakota.From Wikipedia — Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Top locations in South Dakota

Mount RushmoreMountain Peak
Mount RushmorePennington County · 1,725 m
Black Elk PeakMountain Peak
Black Elk PeakPennington County · 2,204 m
Custer State ParkState Park
Custer State ParkCuster County
Lake OaheLake
Lake OaheHughes County
Big Stone LakeLake
Big Stone LakeRoberts County
Black Hills National ForestNational Forest
Black Hills National ForestPennington County
Bear ButteRock Formation
Bear ButteMeade County
ArdmoreGhost Town
ArdmoreFall River County
ManchesterGhost Town
ManchesterKingsbury County

Tips for scenic drive photography

  • Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
  • Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
  • Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
  • A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.