Old Maps of Big Bend, South Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Big Bend with 6 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Big Bend has changed over the decades.


Big Bend, SD maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Rapid
    1893 Map of Rapid
    1893 Rapid
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Rapid City, Box Elder, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1898 Map of Rapid
    1898 Map of Rapid
    1898 Rapid
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Rapid City, Box Elder, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1903 Map of Rapid
    1903 Map of Rapid
    1903 Rapid
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Rapid City, Box Elder, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Rapid City, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Rapid City, 1964 Print
    1953 Rapid City
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Rapid City, Spearfish, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Pactola Dam, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Pactola Dam, 1955 Print
    1954 Pactola Dam
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including McGee, Thunderbird Homes Addition, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  6. 1957 Map of Rapid City
    1957 Map of Rapid City
    1957 Rapid City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Rapid City, Spearfish, and other nearby areas

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