0
No, the Black Hills are not black. Because the mountains are covered in trees, from a distance, they look dark so the Lakota called them Pahá Sápa or "Black Hills".
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoThe Black Hills are a mountain range located in western South Dakota and a small part of eastern Wyoming. They were named the Black Hills (Pahá Sápa in Lakota) because, from a distance, all of the trees make the mountains look black.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoThe Black Hills are in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, covering an area 125 miles long and 65 miles wide.
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoThe Black Hills are a mountain range located in western South Dakota and a small part of eastern Wyoming. They were named the Black Hills (Pah
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Do you capitalize the black hills?
yes, you do capitalize The Black Hills.
What is the Indian name for the black hills?
Paha Sapa. The Lakota Sioux call the Black Hills Paha Sapa - hills of black.
How big are the black hills?
the black hills are 5,267 feet high
Why are the Black Hills black from a distance?
The Black Hills of South Dakota are so named because of their appearance. Seen from a distance, the Black Hills appear black due to being covered in pine trees.
What do you know about black hills?
The Black Hills are in the southwestern part of South Dakota. Mount Rushmore is located in Black Hills, South Dakota.
What mineral was discovered in Black Hills?
Gold in 1874 was found in the black hills.
What structural feature are the Black Hills?
The Black Hills are on the USGS map as an uplift.
When was Black Hills Ammunition created?
Black Hills Ammunition was created in 1981.
When was Black Hills Corporation created?
Black Hills Corporation was created in 1941.
When was Black Hills Ordnance Depot created?
Black Hills Ordnance Depot was created in 1942.
Why were the native Americans driven out of the black hills?
because silver was found in the Black Hills
What is the duration of Riders of the Black Hills?
The duration of Riders of the Black Hills is 3300.0 seconds.
