Old Maps of Rapid City, South Dakota for Genealogy

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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).

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 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.

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43. 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.

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46. 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.

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49. 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.

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52. 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.

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55. 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.

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58. 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.

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61. 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.

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64. 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.

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67. 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.

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70. 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.

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73. 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.

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