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Old Maps of Bend, South Dakota

Explore 10 old maps of Bend, spanning from 1893 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Bend, SD maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Rapid
    1893 Map of Rapid
    1893 Rapid
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills frontier comes alive in the late nineteenth century as rail lines and military outposts shape the territory. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early layout of Rapid, locate Fort Meade, and find family-named landmarks like Doe Dotie Ranch or Piedmont.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1898 Map of Rapid
    1898 Map of Rapid
    1898 Rapid
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills foothills come alive in the 1890s, where early railroads meet military outposts and pioneer settlements. Trace the early streets of Rapid City, the grounds of Fort Meade, and localized landmarks like Crystal Cave.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1903 Map of Rapid
    1903 Map of Rapid
    1903 Rapid
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills transition from mountains to plains at the turn of the century, centered on the growing rail hub of Rapid. Researchers can trace the early rail corridor of the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley through Fort Meade and Piedmont.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Bend, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Bend, 1954 Print
    1953 Bend
    1954 Print · USGS
    Meade and Pennington Counties were undergoing significant change in the early fifties as military infrastructure expanded into the rural landscape. Researchers can trace the development of Ellsworth Air Force Base and locate community landmarks like Bend Sch and Elk Dale Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Rapid City, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Rapid City, 1964 Print
    1953 Rapid City
    1964 Print · USGS
    Western South Dakota's transition from the Black Hills to the open prairie is captured here during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the development of Ellsworth Air Force Base alongside historic landmarks like Bear Butte and the Lower Alkali School.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1957 Map of Rapid City
    1957 Map of Rapid City
    1957 Rapid City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Western South Dakota in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of high-altitude forests and growing military installations. Researchers can trace the development of Ellsworth Air Force Base, locate the Theodore Roosevelt Monument, and find rural landmarks like Lower Alkali School.
  19. 2012 Map of Bend, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bend, 2012 Print
    2012 Bend
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Bend, including Box Elder, Pennington County, and other nearby areas
  22. 2015 Map of Bend, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Bend, 2015 Print
    2015 Bend
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Bend, including Box Elder, Pennington County, and other nearby areas
  25. 2017 Map of Bend, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bend, 2017 Print
    2017 Bend
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Bend, including Box Elder, Pennington County, and other nearby areas
  28. 2021 Map of Bend, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Bend, 2021 Print
    2021 Bend
    2021 Print · USGS
    Near the turn of the twenty-first century, this area of Meade County illustrates the proximity between rural ranching life and the sprawl of Ellsworth Air Force Base. Researchers can trace the development of Box Elder and find quiet landmarks like the settlement of Bend and Sweet Gulch.
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