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Old Maps of Rapid City, South Dakota

Explore 39 old maps of Rapid City, 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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  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. 1894 Map of Hermosa
    1894 Map of Hermosa
    1894 Hermosa
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills gold and ranching frontier comes into focus during the late nineteenth century as mining camps and rail lines began to anchor the territory. Genealogists and historians can trace early families in Keystone, Rockerville, and around the Etta Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 1901 Map of Hermosa
    1901 Map of Hermosa
    1901 Hermosa
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills frontier comes alive in this survey of Pennington and Custer counties during the height of the regional mining boom. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Keystone, Rockerville, and Wind Cave, along with vanished industrial sites like Etta Mill.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 1953 Map of Hermosa NW, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Hermosa NW, 1955 Print
    1953 Hermosa NW
    1955 Print · USGS
    Pennington County, South Dakota, is captured here in the early fifties as a landscape of isolated homesteads and high plains railroading. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western line through Ajax and locate rural landmarks like Neely Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1953 Map of Blackhawk, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Blackhawk, 1955 Print
    1953 Blackhawk
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills eastern foothills meet the prairie in the early fifties, as the Chicago and North Western railroad dictates the pace of local life. Trace rural education and early roadside culture through Benoit Sch and the local Drive-in Theater.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 1953 Map of Rapid City West, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Rapid City West, 1955 Print
    1953 Rapid City West
    1955 Print · USGS
    Rapid City was evolving from a Black Hills gateway into a modern regional center during the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional roots at the Sioux Sanatorium or locate rural landmarks like Whispering Pine Sett and Red Brick Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 1955 Map of Hot Springs, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Hot Springs, 1958 Print
    1955 Hot Springs
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills and South Dakota badlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, during a peak of military and industrial activity. Researchers can locate the Black Hills Ordnance Depot, early Uranium Mines, and historic rail stops like Pringle or Oglala.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 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.
  43. 1977 Map of Mount Rushmore, 1978 Print
    1977 Map of Mount Rushmore, 1978 Print
    1977 Mount Rushmore
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills landscape of the late 1970s is shown here at a moment when historic mining and modern tourism converged. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the Burlington Northern and find sites like Spokane Mine or the town of Pringle.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 2012 Map of Hermosa NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Hermosa NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Hermosa NW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Ajax, Warbonnet, and other nearby areas
  49. 2012 Map of Blackhawk, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Blackhawk, 2012 Print
    2012 Blackhawk
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Summerset, Piedmont, and other nearby areas
  52. 2012 Map of Rapid City West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Rapid City West, 2012 Print
    2012 Rapid City West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Clarkson Addition, Schaeferville, and other nearby areas
  55. 2012 Map of Rapid City NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Rapid City NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Rapid City NW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Box Elder, Pennington County, and other nearby areas
  58. 2012 Map of Rapid City East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Rapid City East, 2012 Print
    2012 Rapid City East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Box Elder, Twilight Hills Addition, and other nearby areas
  61. 2012 Map of Box Elder, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Box Elder, 2012 Print
    2012 Box Elder
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Box Elder, Rapid Valley, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of Rapid City NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Rapid City NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Rapid City NW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Box Elder, Pennington County, and other nearby areas
  67. 2015 Map of Blackhawk, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Blackhawk, 2015 Print
    2015 Blackhawk
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Summerset, Piedmont, and other nearby areas
  70. 2015 Map of Box Elder, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Box Elder, 2015 Print
    2015 Box Elder
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Box Elder, Rapid Valley, and other nearby areas
  73. 2015 Map of Hermosa NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Hermosa NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Hermosa NW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Ajax, Warbonnet, and other nearby areas
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