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1903 Map of Rapid, 1932 Print
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1903 Map of Rapid

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

Rapid City serves as the focal point of this turn-of-the-century landscape, positioned where the plains meet the foothills of the Black Hills National Forest. The map reflects a period of established military presence and educational infrastructure, notably the Fort Meade Military Reservation to the north and the Indian School just west of the city. Transportation is dominated by a converging network of railroads, including the Chicago and Northwestern and the Pierre Rapid City and Northwestern, which follow the natural contours of the land through gaps like Stage Barn Canyon. To the west, the terrain rises sharply into the mountains, marked by early industrial and agricultural outposts such as Pratts Mill and the Doc Dotie Ranch. The prominence of Bear Butte in the north and the winding course of Rapid Creek highlight the geographic transitions that shaped the region's early development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1903
Date Published1932
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain