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1893 Map of Rapid
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1893 Map of Rapid

USGS Topo · Published 1893

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Fort Meade stands at the foot of the hills in this early 1890s survey, marking a significant military presence in the region. The landscape transitions from the high peaks of the Black Hills into the plains of Meade and Pennington counties. The development of the area is tied closely to the rail lines, with the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad and the Black Hills and Fort Pierre Railroad cutting through the terrain. These tracks connected emerging settlements like Tilford, Piedmont, and Blackhawk. Near the burgeoning town of Rapid, an Indian School and Canyon Lake are documented, while the outlying territories show isolated agricultural interests such as Doe Butte Ranch and Grashull. To the north, the prominent volcanic laccolith of Bear Butte serves as a stark landmark overlooking Bear Butte Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1893
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain