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2021 Map of Rapid City East

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Rapid City East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Rapid City serves as the focal point of this detailed study of Pennington County, showcasing the eastern extent of the city and its surrounding infrastructure. The urban landscape is anchored by significant institutions like the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and the Western Dakota Technical Institute, reflecting the region's commitment to education and specialized industry. To the northeast, the settlement of Box Elder is clearly defined, connected to the city center by a dense network of transit corridors including Disk Dr and Mall Dr.

A complex system of irrigation and drainage ditches, such as Iowa Ditch, Hawthorne Ditch, and Cyclone Ditch, highlights the management of water resources along Rapid Creek and Boxelder Cr. Notable landmarks like the Gossage Memorial and Cowboy Hill rise above the terrain, while local historical sites such as Evergreen Cem and the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Memorial Garden provide valuable points of reference for genealogists tracking the area's development.