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1898 Map of Rapid, 1951 Print
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1898 Map of Rapid

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Rapid City serves as the focal point of this late 19th-century survey, situated at the edge of the Black Hills National Forest where the hills meet the plains. The landscape is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Rapid Creek and Boxelder Creek, which supported early industrial and agricultural efforts like Pratts Mill and the Doc Dotie Ranch. To the north, the military presence at Fort Meade and the nearby settlement of Sturgis anchor the region, while the U.S. Indian School stands just west of the growing city center.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1898
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain