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1953 Map of Rapid City 1 SW, 1954 Print
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1953 Map of Rapid City 1 SW

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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Alkali Creek and Cottonwood Draw define the northern drainage of this Meade County landscape as it appeared in the early 1950s. The map captures a transition between the elevated tablelands and the creek bottoms where seasonal waterways like Antelope Creek and Morris Creek cut through the terrain. A notable marker of shifting rural demographics is the Hall Sch, which is specifically labeled as abandoned by the time of the 1953 field check. This detail provides a specific point of interest for local historians tracking the consolidation of rural school districts. To the south, Elk Creek flows through the lower reaches of the quadrangle, illustrating the natural water network that supported the region's ranching and agricultural development during this post-war era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain