Before development of the land East of Spearfish, one could see vast open land, with the view of two local landmarks, Lookout Mountain and Crow Peak.  Ironically, Lookout Mountain is really more of a peak, and Crow Peak is really more of a mountain!   Lookout was originally called Lookout Peak, as it truly was used as a lookout point for the small village of Spearfish.  Originally known as The Queen City, Spearfish is nestled between these two peaks, and Spearfish Mountain, constituting three points in the crown.  Spearfish was settled and prospered as the supplier of food for the bustling gold mining towns of Lead and Deadwood, and others in the area.  It remains a very tranquil and beautiful small town, but now a busy interstate roars between Lookout Mountain and Crow Peak.  Ah, progress… This painting is currently hanging in the offices of “Visit Spearfish”, on downtown Main Street.