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1903 Map of Rapid
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1903 Map of Rapid

USGS Topo · Published 1903

About this map

Rapid serves as the gateway to the Black Hills Forest Reserve at the turn of the century, positioned where the hills meet the plains. The landscape is defined by the heavy presence of the Fort Meade Military Reservation and the sprawling Fort Meade outpost in the north. Settlement and industry follow the path of the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley railroad, which links towns like Tilford, Piedmont, and Blackhawk along the eastern edge of the mountains. Early resource extraction and local commerce are evident through features like Pratts Mill and the Doc Done Ranch. The map also captures significant institutional sites of the era, such as the Indian School located just outside the growing center of Rapid. Waterways such as Rapid Creek and the Belle Fourche River provide the necessary drainage for this complex terrain of gulches and buttes, including the prominent Bear Butte.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1903
Date Published1903
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 19.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain