Old Maps of Rapid City, South Dakota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Rapid City. 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 Rapid City.


Rapid City, SD maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Rapid
    1893 Map of Rapid
    1893 Rapid
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Box Elder, Sturgis, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1894 Map of Hermosa
    1894 Map of Hermosa
    1894 Hermosa
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Hermosa, Keystone, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1898 Map of Rapid
    1898 Map of Rapid
    1898 Rapid
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Box Elder, Sturgis, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1901 Map of Hermosa
    1901 Map of Hermosa
    1901 Hermosa
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Hermosa, Keystone, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1903 Map of Rapid
    1903 Map of Rapid
    1903 Rapid
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Box Elder, Sturgis, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Boxelder, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Boxelder, 1954 Print
    1953 Boxelder
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Box Elder, Rapid Valley, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1953 Map of Hermosa NW, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Hermosa NW, 1955 Print
    1953 Hermosa NW
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Warbonnet, Ajax, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1953 Map of Blackhawk, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Blackhawk, 1955 Print
    1953 Blackhawk
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Summerset, Piedmont, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1953 Map of Rapid City East, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Rapid City East, 1955 Print
    1953 Rapid City East
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Box Elder, Rapid Valley, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  10. 1953 Map of Rapid City NW, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Rapid City NW, 1955 Print
    1953 Rapid City NW
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Box Elder, Pennington County, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1953 Map of Rapid City West, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Rapid City West, 1955 Print
    1953 Rapid City West
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including South Canyon Country Estates, Clarkson Addition, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1953 Map of Rapid City, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Rapid City, 1964 Print
    1953 Rapid City
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Spearfish, Box Elder, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1955 Map of Hot Springs, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Hot Springs, 1958 Print
    1955 Hot Springs
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Hot Springs, Pine Ridge, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1957 Map of Rapid City
    1957 Map of Rapid City
    1957 Rapid City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Spearfish, Box Elder, and other nearby areas

  15. 1977 Map of Mount Rushmore, 1978 Print
    1977 Map of Mount Rushmore, 1978 Print
    1977 Mount Rushmore
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapid City, including Custer, Hill City, and other nearby areas

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