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1953 Map of Rapid City 1 NE, 1955 Print
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1953 Map of Rapid City 1 NE

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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Belle Fourche River dominates this mid-century landscape in Meade County, winding through a series of pronounced meanders that define the local topography. This 1953 survey captures the rural character of the region just as modern infrastructure began to formalize earlier pioneer routes. Education and connectivity are marked by small, scattered landmarks including Bachand Sch and Hayes Sch, which served the outlying ranching and farming families of the northern Black Hills periphery. The transition from established river crossings like the Ford on the Belle Fourche to more formal paths like Alkali Road illustrates the slow shift in regional transport. Along with Elm Creek, these features reflect a landscape where water and distance dictated the placement of every schoolhouse and trail.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain