Old Maps of Big Bend, South Dakota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of Big Bend. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Big Bend.


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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