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1898 Map of Rapid
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1898 Map of Rapid

USGS Topo · Published 1898

About this map

The Fort Meade Military Reservation and the burgeoning hub of Rapid City anchor this late-19th-century survey of the Black Hills foothills. The landscape is a complex intersection of military presence, early ranching, and the arrival of industrial transport via the Chicago and Northwestern and the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroads. Settled points like Pactola and Nemo are established near the rugged canyons of Rapid Creek, while the U. S. Indian School sits just outside the Rapid City limits, reflecting the era's institutional footprint. Notable landmarks include the distinctive Bear Butte to the north and the localized industry suggested by Crystal Cave. Small outposts such as Don Dees Ranch and Morris illustrate the dispersed nature of habitation before more modern development altered the drainage patterns of Alkali Creek and Boxelder Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1898
Date Published1898
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 19.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain