Custer County Collection

NEBRASKA: SETTLERS, 1886. The Chrisman Sisters in front of a sod house in Goheen Valley, Custer County, Nebraska. Photograph by Solomon D. Butcher, 1886

Tipi camp at night, Lakota Sioux Tipis, Custer County, Black Hills, Western South Dakota, USA

Borah Peak (also known as Mount Borah) is the highest mountain in Idaho

Lakota Woman in full regalia, Custer County, Black Hills National Forest, Western South Dakota, USA MR

Lakota Indian in the Black Hills, Western South Dakota, USA. MR

Deer, Custer State Park, Custer County, Black Hills, Western South Dakota, USA

Pronghorn antelope, Antilocapra americana, Custer State Park, Custer County, Black Hills, Western South Dakota, USA

Bison, Bos bison, Custer State Park, Custer County, Black Hills, Western South Dakota, USA

Rock mountain Blue Bird, Custer State Park, Custer County, Black Hills, Western South Dakota, USA

Sylvan Lake, Custer State Park, Black Hills, Custer County, South Dakota, USA

Silvan Lake, Custer State Park, Black Hills, Custer County, South Dakota, USA

Person standing on rocks, Sylvan Lake, Custer State Park, Black Hills, Custer County, South Dakota, USA. MR

Lakota Indian in the Black Hills with Horse, Western South Dakota, USA. MR

Lakota Indian in the Black Hills with Horse, Western South Dakota, USA. MR

Black eyed susan, Rudbeckia hirta, Custer state Park, Black hills, South Dakota, USA

Tipi Camp, South Dakota, USA

Town of Custer, Custer County, Black Hills, South Dakota, USA

Wild Burro, Custer State Park, Custer County, Black Hills, Western South Dakota, USA

USA, Colorado, Westcliffe. Old wooden barn wall with bent horseshoe handle. (PR)

USA, Colorado, Custer County, Westcliffe, Music Meadows Ranch. Tack room. Tooled leather western saddle. (PR)

USA, Colorado, Westcliffe. Sorrel horse with Rocky Mountains in the distance. (PR)

USA, Colorado, Music Meadows Ranch. Herd of horses with Rocky Mountains in the distance. (PR)

USA, Colorado, Westcliffe. Music Meadows Ranch. Herd of horses with Rocky Mountains in the distance. (PR)

Pioneer family with their sodhouse, Nebraska, 1889 (b / w photo)
PNP246230 Pioneer family with their sodhouse, Nebraska, 1889 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

High in the Black Hills of Dakota, sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski (pictured) is sculpting a 600 ft high sculpture of the famous Sioux Indian Chief, Crazy Horse

Wildflowers along the Powder River in Custer County, Montana, USA

The Powder River in Custer County, Montana, USA

The Tongue River in Custer County, Montana, USA

NEBRASKA: SETTLERS, 1892. A homesteader family in front of their sod house dugout on the South Loup River, Custer County, Nebraska. Photograph by Solomon D. Butcher, 1892

NEBRASKA: SETTLERS, 1887. The Shores family in front of their sod house near Westerville, Custer County, Nebraska. Photograph by Solomon D. Butcher, 1887

NEBRASKA: SETTLERS, 1900. A homesteader and family in front of their sod house in Cherry County, Nebraska. Photograph by Solomon D. Butcher, 1900

NEBRASKA: SETTLERS, 1892. A homesteader in front of his sod house near Roten Valley, Custer County, Nebraska. Photograph by Solomon D. Butcher, 1892

ID, Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Stanley, Red barn and Sawtooth Mountains
Idaho, Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Stanley, Red barn and Sawtooth Mountains

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Custer County, a captivating region nestled in the heart of Nebraska. Step back in time to 1886, when settlers first laid their foundations and witness history come alive. The Chrisman Sisters, standing proudly in front of a sod house in Goheen Valley, embody the resilience and spirit that shaped this land. As night falls over Custer County, immerse yourself in Lakota Sioux culture at a mesmerizing tipi camp. Surrounded by towering Lakota Sioux Tipis against the backdrop of the Black Hills in Western South Dakota, you'll feel connected to ancient traditions that have withstood the test of time. Venture further west to Idaho's majestic Borah Peak, where nature's grandeur reaches new heights. Standing atop this magnificent mountain will leave you breathless as you soak up panoramic views that stretch beyond imagination. Wildlife thrives within Custer County's diverse landscapes. Encounter graceful deer roaming freely through Custer State Park or marvel at pronghorn antelope gracefully traversing its vast plains. Witness herds of bison majestically roaming across this untamed terrain while rock mountain bluebirds flit about overhead. Nature's masterpiece awaits at Sylvan Lake - an oasis nestled within Custer State Park's breathtaking Black Hills. Stand upon its rocky shores and let tranquility wash over you as you take in its serene beauty. Immerse yourself further into local culture by encountering Lakota women adorned in full regalia or witnessing a Lakota Indian astride his horse amidst the awe-inspiring Black Hills National Forest. Custer County is more than just a destination; it is an experience that transports you through time and connects you with nature's wonders. Come discover the magic for yourself and create memories that will last a lifetime amidst these picturesque landscapes steeped in history and natural splendor.