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2012 Map of Box Elder

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Box Elder
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Rapid City Regional Airport dominates the central landscape of this South Dakota quadrangle, reflecting the region's mid-century aviation infrastructure. The terrain is defined by a sophisticated system of irrigation channels, including Murphy Ditch, South Side Ditch, and Hawthorne Ditch, which redirect water from Boxelder Cr and Rapid Cr to support local agriculture and industry. This network of waterways illustrates the critical role of water management in Pennington County's development.

Transportation corridors are equally prominent, with the northern edge marked by the Interstate 90 Service Rd and the southern reaches featuring the H O Siding railroad point. Private aviation hubs like Dan's Airport and Barber Airstrip further emphasize the importance of regional connectivity. The map also captures several residential and rural routes such as Radar Hill Rd and Douglas Rd, documenting the local road network serving the Box Elder community during this era.