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2017 Map of Rapid City West

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Rapid City West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The western edge of Rapid City meets the rising terrain of the Black Hills National Forest in this 2017 survey. The landscape is defined by the carved path of Rapid Creek, which flows through Dark Canyon and into Canyon Lake, serving as a focal point for the city's westward expansion. Military and institutional history is well-represented by the presence of Camp Rapid and NG West Camp, alongside the Saint Martin Monastery and the Gossage Memorial.

Residential growth is evident in outlying areas like Schaeferville and Colonial Pine Hills, where modern street grids begin to negotiate the complex topography of Turkey Hill and Cleghorn Canyon. This map captures the intersection of urban development and protected wilderness, showing how roads like Nemo Rd and Jackson Blvd link the city center to the natural landmarks of Wild Irishman Gulch and the high ridges of the Black Hills.