Old Maps of Opal, South Dakota for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 8 historic maps of Opal. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Opal.


Opal, SD maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 1983 Map of Opal East, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Opal East, 1984 Print
    1983 Opal East
    1984 Print · USGS
    Meade County, South Dakota, appears here in the early 1980s, centered on the high plains drainage of the Beaver Dam Creek. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Backes Cem, the settlement of Opal, and the prominent rise of Fox Ridge.

  4. 1984 Map of Camp Creek
    1984 Map of Camp Creek
    1984 Camp Creek
    1984 Print · USGS
    Meade County ranching country comes into focus in the mid-1980s, showcasing the remote settlements and airstrips of the South Dakota plains. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Vig Ranch Landing Strip, the small community of Opal, and the high terrain of Fox Ridge.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 2012 Map of Opal East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Opal East, 2012 Print
    2012 Opal East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Opal, including Meade County, United States, and other nearby areas

  6. 2015 Map of Opal East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Opal East, 2015 Print
    2015 Opal East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Opal, including Meade County, United States, and other nearby areas

  7. 2017 Map of Opal East, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Opal East, 2017 Print
    2017 Opal East
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Opal, including Meade County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2021 Map of Opal East, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Opal East, 2021 Print
    2021 Opal East
    2021 Print · USGS
    Meade County, South Dakota, is captured here in its modern rural character, centered on the settlement of Opal. Genealogists and researchers can locate Backes Cem and trace the complex drainages of Middle Br Beaver Dam Cr and Beaver Cr.

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