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Souvenir Map and Guide for Tourists in the Black Hills of South Dakota

RAPID CITY

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Rapid City, the gateway to the Hills, lies on Rapid Creek for which it is named, midway between its source in the Western Black Hills and its mouth, where it empties into the Cheyenne river. Its location is ideal from the standpoint of natural environment embracing, as it does, the rugged backbone of the hills and a foreground of rolling prairie. In early days pioneers were quick to see the natural advantages of the location for a town and their selection proved the later choice of railroad engineers, who have made it the central point for two great systems in western South Dakota. Four distinct lines radiate from Rapid City, viz: The Omaha division of the Northwestern providing connection with Deadwood on the North and the great South and Southeast. The Pierre division running to the state capital and Chicago. The Milwaukee has its terminal here. It runs southeast through the Bad Lands, the only railroad traversing this Wonderland of Nature, and on to Chicago. The Rapid City, Black Hills & Western has its headquarters in Rapid City, and is one of the most wonderfully constructed railroads in the country. It follows Rapid Creek west to Mystic, about thirty-five miles where it connects with the Burlington system. This is called the “Scenic” route of the Hills and affords tourists one of the grandest of pictueresque views to be had in the world. It is Colorado and the Grand Canyon in miniature.

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_Rapid River just West of Rapid City_
_Rapid River just West of Rapid City_

13Located as it is in a country blessed by nature Rapid City provides more amusement to lovers of the out door life than most cities. With a climate ofttimes as equitable in January as that of Southern California and with rainfall usually confined to the spring months out of door life finds here its perfect environment. The nights, owing to the altitude of nearly thirty-two hundred feet, are always cool, there being few in the hottest of the summer months when blankets are not needed. The absence of dew makes camping a delightful pastime and there is trout fishing, for those who enjoy the gentle art of Isaac Walton, as good as the country affords anywhere. Deer are plentiful in season and game birds, including grouse, partridge, quail and duck, are plentiful enough to make it worth the while of any follower of Nimrod.

Rapid City itself being thus favorably located is the center of business activity radiating east as far as the Missouri river and west, north and south to the boundaries of the Black Hills. It has the three requisites of a progressive and up-to-date growing city—first-class hotels, a new up-to-date theatre and a live newspaper. From the city all of the interesting points in the Hills can be reached by railroads, or by automobiles over roads which are being constantly improved.

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Stop With

Canfield Holcomb & Co.

While You are in Rapid City

Best Equipped

Repair Shop and Garage

In the Hills

Illustration from Souvenir Map and Guide for Tourists in the Black Hills of South Dakota Maps prepared especially for the use of Automobile Tourists
Illustration from Souvenir Map and Guide for Tourists in the Black Hills of South Dakota Maps prepared especially for the use of Automobile Tourists

Full Line of

Accessories and Tires

Prest-O-Lite

Machine Work

Auto Livery Service

Agency for the Famous Overland

The New Harney

RAPID CITY. S. D.

One of the largest and best equipped hotels in the Black Hills. Centrally located to points of scenic interest and the irrigation district. * * * * *

MIDWEST HOTEL COMPANY

Managers

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Bangs and Henderson

GARAGE

Polarine, Gasoline, Packard Oils and Accessories, Buick Cars Repair Shop

RAPID CITY, SO. DAK.

FILMS Developed and Printed by Experts

A full line of

Cameras and Photographic Supplies

Mail Orders Promptly

Filled. Try Us

C. H. RISE

Formerly Harney Stat’y Shop RAPID CITY

One block south and one block east of Harney Hotel

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_To Fort Mead_ _See Page 87_ _STURGIS_
_To Fort Mead_ _See Page 87_ _STURGIS_

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Geo. H. Kilker

Machine Shop and Auto Garage

Tires, Supplies, Accessories, Prest-O-Lite, Repairing

All Work Done by Practical and Experienced workmen

Oxy-Accetylene Welding Plants

Trouble Wagons Always Ready

Telephone Either Shop

BELLE FOURCHE STURGIS NEWELL

Bear Butte
Bear Butte

21Whitewood, South Dakota

The prettiest spot in the Foot Hills. Adjacent on the west to magnificent mountain scenery, and on the east overlooking rich farming valleys

Junction on C. & N. W. Ry. for Deadwood, Lead, Belle Fourche and all points on Government Irrigation project. Headquarters for Stage Lines to Vale and Spearfish.

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Modern Hotel equipped with steam heat, Baths and electric Lights. Auto garages and repair shops. Complete system of rural and city telephones.

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_DEADWOOD-SPEARFISH JCT._ _Distances Figured in each direction from this point_
_DEADWOOD-SPEARFISH JCT._ _Distances Figured in each direction from this point_

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_DEADWOOD_
_DEADWOOD_

25Where Will You Spend Your Vacation?

The Hotel Franklin

At Deadwood, S. D., the Center of the Beautiful Black Hills

European Plan. Rates, $1.00 per day and upwards. Unexcelled Cafe and Lunch Room in connection. Modern Garage within one block of Hotel.

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The Hotel Franklin is recognized as the finest hotel in the state and is the headquarters for tourists. Deadwood is in the heart of the pictueresque “Playgrounds of South Dakota”, where fishing, hunting, camping and fine automobile roads through the pine clad Hills and Canyons form a part of the attractions that make it the Mecca of Tourists. Mosquitos and heat are unknown. The hub of all points of interest in the Hills is Deadwood. The famous Homestake, the largest gold mine in the world, and Crystal Cave, the great underground cavern that extends for miles are reached from Deadwood.

MAKE DEADWOOD AND THE FRANKLIN YOUR VACATION HEADQUARTERS

For further information, address

F. W. MEDBERY, Manager

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THE FRANKLIN HOTEL

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DEADWOOD—The Commercial and mining center of the wonderfully rich and beautiful Climate—Scenery—No Mosquitos—Hospitality—Good Roads—Trout Fishing.

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DEADWOOD is a thoroughly modern, enterprising city, well lighted with cluster lights, good water, good church, school and lodge facilities, unusually handsome buildings and paved streets on which are up-to-date stores with large stocks.

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The best auto roads in the Hills lead out of DEADWOOD Autoists can visit:

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Illustration from Souvenir Map and Guide for Tourists in the Black Hills of South Dakota Maps prepared especially for the use of Automobile Tourists

Spearfish

With its U. S. Fish Hatchery

Crystal Cave

Well worth exploring

Rapid Canyon

Spearfish Canyon

One of the most Beautiful in the west

Spearfish Falls

Sylvan Lake

Hot Springs

Belle Fourche, with its big irrigation project is easy of access

Over eight millions a year in gold bullion passes through Deadwood from this part of the Black Hills. See it in the assay office in gold brick form. See it in the treatment plants as the gold is extracted, see it in the mines whence it comes from the earth. All within easy reach of Deadwood.

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Do You Love

the mountains?

scenery and good roads by which to see it?

the cooling breezes as they blow from the green pine clad hills, with their health-giving tendencies?

Do You Know that DEADWOOD is never too hot?

has the best hotels in the state,

and a $25,000 auditorium, erected especially for conventions?

31Black Hills Garage and Supply House

DEADWOOD, S. D.

Black Hills Headquarters for

Automobile Supplies and Accessories

LARGE FIRE PROOF GARAGE

Complete Equipment for All Kinds of Repairing

Competent Mechanics in Charge

LEAD CITY GARAGE

Lower Main St., Lead, S. D.

Repairing Storage

Auto Livery

A Complete Line Ford Repairs Always in Stock

Packard Oil, Tires and Supplies

Agency

METZ “22”

Best Low Priced Car on Earth

$495.00

Geo. Caughron L. M. Larsen

M. Larsen

TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

Garage, B2286. Office, 2033. Residence. B2185

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WHITE ROCKS

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'_LEAD_
'_LEAD_

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SPEARFISH FALLS

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_Spearfish Falls, Black Hills, S. Dak._
_Spearfish Falls, Black Hills, S. Dak._

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_Bridal Veil Falls, Spearfish Canyon, Black Hills, S. D._ _Beauty Scene in Spearfish Canyon, Black Hills, S. D._ _Little Spearfish Canyon, Black Hills, S. Dak._
_Bridal Veil Falls, Spearfish Canyon, Black Hills, S. D._ _Beauty Scene in Spearfish Canyon, Black Hills, S. D._ _Little Spearfish Canyon, Black Hills, S. Dak._

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_Homestake Pumping Plant at Hanna._ _Moulding Gold Bricks. Homestake Mine, Lead, S. D._ _Cyanide Plant No. 2. A portion of Central City in the distance._ _Homestake Power Plant—Spearfish_
_Homestake Pumping Plant at Hanna._ _Moulding Gold Bricks. Homestake Mine, Lead, S. D._ _Cyanide Plant No. 2. A portion of Central City in the distance._ _Homestake Power Plant—Spearfish_

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_Golden Star Stamp Mill, Homestake Mine, Lead, S. D._ _Cyanide Plant, Homestake Mine, Lead, S. D._
_Golden Star Stamp Mill, Homestake Mine, Lead, S. D._ _Cyanide Plant, Homestake Mine, Lead, S. D._

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Cathedral Spires, Harney Peak District, Black Hills, S. D.
Cathedral Spires, Harney Peak District, Black Hills, S. D.

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Harney Peak Hotel EUGENE LITTLE, Proprietor Hill City, South Dakota Good Meals To Make You Feel at Home, Day or Night, is Our Endeavor

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