2015 Map of Rapid City West

About this map

Rapid City serves as the focal point of this 2015 survey, illustrating the modern footprint of Pennington County's urban growth into the foothills. The map documents the western edge of the city where residential developments meet the Black Hills National Forest. Significant water features like Canyon Lake and the Red Dale Gulch Reservoir are central to the landscape, alongside the winding path of Rapid Creek. Beyond the city limits, the terrain transitions into complex geological formations such as Dark Canyon, Cleghorn Canyon, and Wild Irishman Gulch. To the south, the census-designated place of Colonial Pine Hills is shown as a distinct residential community. Genealogists and local historians can locate established burial grounds including Mountain View Cem and Mount Calvary Cem, providing contemporary reference for family research in the region.