2000s (21st Century) Maps of Rapid City, South Dakota

Explore 24 historic maps of Rapid City from the 2000s (21st Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 2000s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Rapid City, SD maps

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  1. 2012 Map of Hermosa NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Hermosa NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Hermosa NW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Pennington County's rugged foothills are shown in detail here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and hikers can trace family-named landmarks like Walt Smith Canyon or locate the rural settlement of Ajax near Spring Cr.

  2. 2012 Map of Blackhawk, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Blackhawk, 2012 Print
    2012 Blackhawk
    2012 Print · USGS
    The eastern edge of the Black Hills comes into focus in the early 2010s, showing the residential expansion around Blackhawk. Genealogists and local historians can trace modern developments near Blackhawk Cem, Stagebarn Canyon, and Piedmont Butte.

  3. 2012 Map of Rapid City West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Rapid City West, 2012 Print
    2012 Rapid City West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Western Rapid City is captured in the early 2010s as it expands into the surrounding gulches and canyons. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Camp Rapid, Lien Airfield, and the Cleghorn Springs Fish Hatchery.

  4. 2012 Map of Rapid City NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Rapid City NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Rapid City NW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Rapid City's northwestern periphery is captured here during a period of transition in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Elk Vale Cem or follow the paths of Boxelder Cr and Elk Cr.

  5. 2012 Map of Rapid City East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Rapid City East, 2012 Print
    2012 Rapid City East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Rapid City and its eastern fringes are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a mix of suburban growth and traditional irrigation. Researchers can trace the paths of the Hawthorne Ditch or locate landmarks like Sioux Village and The Ranch Amusement Park.

  6. 2012 Map of Box Elder, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Box Elder, 2012 Print
    2012 Box Elder
    2012 Print · USGS
    Pennington County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape shaped by aviation and essential water management. Researchers can trace the complex irrigation network of Murphy Ditch and Cyclone Ditch or locate family-owned runways like Dan's Airport.

  7. 2015 Map of Rapid City NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Rapid City NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Rapid City NW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Rapid City and the community of Ashland Heights are captured here during a period of suburban growth just after the millennium. Researchers can trace the development of local roads and find landmarks like Elk Vale Cem or the banks of Boxelder Creek.

  8. 2015 Map of Blackhawk, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Blackhawk, 2015 Print
    2015 Blackhawk
    2015 Print · USGS
    The northern fringes of the Black Hills come into sharp focus during this period of rapid suburban growth. Researchers can trace the development of Summerset and Blackhawk or locate family sites near Blackhawk Cem and Piedmont Butte.

  9. 2015 Map of Box Elder, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Box Elder, 2015 Print
    2015 Box Elder
    2015 Print · USGS
    Pennington County reveals its mix of aviation hubs and prairie agriculture during this mid-decade survey. Researchers can trace the complex water systems of Murphy Ditch and Rapid Creek alongside the growing footprints of Box Elder and Green Valley.

  10. 2015 Map of Hermosa NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Hermosa NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Hermosa NW
    2015 Print · USGS
    The foothills south of Rapid City are mapped in this mid-2010s survey, detailing a landscape shaped by ranching and rugged drainages. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Walt Smith Canyon, Mannhan Canyon, and the settlement of Ajax.

  11. 2015 Map of Rapid City West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Rapid City West, 2015 Print
    2015 Rapid City West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Rapid City and the eastern Black Hills are captured in the mid-2010s as urban growth reaches toward the national forest. Researchers can trace modern road networks and land use near Canyon Lake, Schaeferville, and the Mountain View Cem.

  12. 2015 Map of Rapid City East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Rapid City East, 2015 Print
    2015 Rapid City East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Rapid City and the eastern suburbs of Pennington County are shown here during a period of modern growth. Researchers can trace the path of historic irrigation networks like the Iowa Ditch and Cyclone Ditch or locate landmarks such as the South Dakota Sch of Mines and Technology.

  13. 2017 Map of Rapid City West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Rapid City West, 2017 Print
    2017 Rapid City West
    2017 Print · USGS
    Rapid City expands into the foothills of the Black Hills in the late twenty-tens, where urban development meets rugged gulches. Trace local landmarks like Saint Martin Monastery, the Gossage Memorial, and the residential layout of Colonial Pine Hills.

  14. 2017 Map of Rapid City NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Rapid City NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Rapid City NW
    2017 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of Rapid City meets the Black Hills foothills in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the boundary between Meade and Pennington counties or locate Elk Vale Cem near Elk Creek Rd and Ashland Heights.

  15. 2017 Map of Blackhawk, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Blackhawk, 2017 Print
    2017 Blackhawk
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills foothills south of Piedmont are captured here in the late twenty-teens as residential growth follows the Sturgis Road corridor. Researchers can trace local development around Summerset, Blackhawk, and the Blackhawk Cemetery near Wards Canyon.

  16. 2017 Map of Box Elder, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Box Elder, 2017 Print
    2017 Box Elder
    2017 Print · USGS
    Pennington County at the edge of the Black Hills is shown here during a period of significant suburban and aviation growth. Researchers can trace the development of Box Elder and Green Valley or locate regional landmarks like Rapid City Regional Airport.

  17. 2017 Map of Rapid City East, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Rapid City East, 2017 Print
    2017 Rapid City East
    2017 Print · USGS
    Rapid City and the surrounding plains are captured in this recent survey, showcasing the modern urban grid against a historical irrigation landscape. Researchers can trace the paths of Iowa Ditch or locate Pine Lawn Memorial Park and the Rapid Valley settlement.

  18. 2017 Map of Hermosa NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Hermosa NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Hermosa NW
    2017 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Rapid City meet the foothills of the Black Hills in this 2017 survey of Pennington County. Researchers can trace rural landmarks and family-named features like Murphy Ridge, Potato Butte, and the canyon known as Moonshine Canyon.

  19. 2021 Map of Hermosa NW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Hermosa NW, 2021 Print
    2021 Hermosa NW
    2021 Print · USGS
    Pennington County southeast of the city center is shown here in the early 2020s as modern subdivisions meet the rural landscape. Researchers can trace land use patterns near Ajax or locate local landmarks like Potato Butte, Gobbler Knob, and the Mulligan Mile.

  20. 2021 Map of Rapid City NW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Rapid City NW, 2021 Print
    2021 Rapid City NW
    2021 Print · USGS
    The northern fringes of the Black Hills region come into focus during this era of suburban and rural expansion. Trace the growth of Ashland Heights and Box Elder, or locate the Elk Vale Cem nestled near Elk Creek.

  21. 2021 Map of Rapid City West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Rapid City West, 2021 Print
    2021 Rapid City West
    2021 Print · USGS
    Pennington County at the start of the 2020s shows the western expansion of the Black Hills foothills. Genealogists can trace family plots at Mountain View Cem or locate regional landmarks like the Gossage Memorial and NG Camp Rapid.

  22. 2021 Map of Blackhawk, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Blackhawk, 2021 Print
    2021 Blackhawk
    2021 Print · USGS
    The eastern Black Hills come alive in this modern survey of the growing corridor between Piedmont and Rapid City. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family sites at the Blackhawk Cem or follow the rugged boundaries of the Black Hills National Forest and Stagebarn Canyon.

  23. 2021 Map of Box Elder, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Box Elder, 2021 Print
    2021 Box Elder
    2021 Print · USGS
    Pennington County near the turn of the decade shows the growth of aviation and irrigation infrastructure east of the Black Hills. Researchers can trace historic water rights and drainage via Hawthorne Ditch and Lone Tree Ditch near Murphy and Green Valley.

  24. 2021 Map of Rapid City East, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Rapid City East, 2021 Print
    2021 Rapid City East
    2021 Print · USGS
    Pennington County at the start of the 2020s shows the continued growth of Rapid City and Box Elder. Researchers can trace local development through landmarks like the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and irrigation networks like Iowa Ditch.

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