Old Maps of Box Elder, South Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Box Elder with 31 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 Box Elder has changed over the decades.


Box Elder, 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1953 Map of Boxelder, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Boxelder, 1954 Print
    1953 Boxelder
    1954 Print · USGS
    Pennington County in the early fifties shows a landscape of expanding military aviation and complex prairie irrigation. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts like White Eagle Sch and Lone Tree Sch alongside the tracks of the Chicago and North Western.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Rapid City East, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Rapid City East, 1955 Print
    1953 Rapid City East
    1955 Print · USGS
    Rapid City and the surrounding Pennington County plains are captured here in the early fifties during a period of steady post-war expansion. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Halley Airport or trace the early campus of the South Dakota School of Mines.
    7 unique versions available

  7. 1953 Map of Rapid City NW, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Rapid City NW, 1955 Print
    1953 Rapid City NW
    1955 Print · USGS
    Meade and Pennington counties appear here in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape of scattered ranching and community schoolhouses. Researchers can locate the Elk Vale Cem, Holy Family Ch, and the site of School No 3 (Abandoned).
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1953 Map of New Underwood SW, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of New Underwood SW, 1955 Print
    1953 New Underwood SW
    1955 Print · USGS
    Pennington County ranching country is captured here during the mid-twentieth century as the rural landscape underwent modern surveying. Researchers can trace the placement of local landmarks like Lone Tree Sch, Engdahl Sch, and the Chicago and North Western line.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 1984 Map of New Underwood
    1984 Map of New Underwood
    1984 New Underwood
    1984 Print · USGS
    Pennington and Meade counties in the mid-1980s show a landscape of river-fed agriculture and prairie management. Genealogists and historians can trace rail and road development through New Underwood and Wasta or locate features like Elm Springs and Hubbard Hill.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2012 Map of Bend, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bend, 2012 Print
    2012 Bend
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Box Elder, including Bend, Pennington County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2012 Map of Rapid City NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Rapid City NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Rapid City NW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Box Elder, including Rapid City, Pennington County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2012 Map of New Underwood SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of New Underwood SW, 2012 Print
    2012 New Underwood SW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Box Elder, including Pennington County, United States, and other nearby areas

  15. 2012 Map of Rapid City East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Rapid City East, 2012 Print
    2012 Rapid City East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Box Elder, including Rapid City, Twilight Hills Addition, and other nearby areas

  16. 2012 Map of Box Elder, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Box Elder, 2012 Print
    2012 Box Elder
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Box Elder, including Rapid City, Rapid Valley, and other nearby areas

  17. 2015 Map of Rapid City NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Rapid City NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Rapid City NW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Box Elder, including Rapid City, Pennington County, and other nearby areas

  18. 2015 Map of Bend, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Bend, 2015 Print
    2015 Bend
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Box Elder, including Bend, Pennington County, and other nearby areas

  19. 2015 Map of Box Elder, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Box Elder, 2015 Print
    2015 Box Elder
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Box Elder, including Rapid City, Rapid Valley, and other nearby areas

  20. 2015 Map of Rapid City East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Rapid City East, 2015 Print
    2015 Rapid City East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Box Elder, including Rapid City, Twilight Hills Addition, and other nearby areas

  21. 2015 Map of New Underwood SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of New Underwood SW, 2015 Print
    2015 New Underwood SW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Box Elder, including Pennington County, United States, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of New Underwood SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of New Underwood SW, 2017 Print
    2017 New Underwood SW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Box Elder, including Pennington County, United States, and other nearby areas

  23. 2017 Map of Bend, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bend, 2017 Print
    2017 Bend
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Box Elder, including Bend, Pennington County, and other nearby areas

  24. 2017 Map of Rapid City NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Rapid City NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Rapid City NW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Box Elder, including Rapid City, Pennington County, and other nearby areas

  25. 2017 Map of Box Elder, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Box Elder, 2017 Print
    2017 Box Elder
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Box Elder, including Rapid City, Rapid Valley, and other nearby areas

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