Rapid City, South Dakota Overview
Rapid City, South Dakota includes 5,215 nearby mines. Rapid City (Lakota: Mni Lúzahaŋ Otȟúŋwahe; Swift Water City) is the second-largest city in the State of South Dakota and the county seat of Pennington County. Named after Rapid Creek on which the city is established it is set against the eastern slope of the Black Hills mountain range. The population was 67956 as of the 2010 Census. Rapid City is known as the Gateway to the Black Hills and the City of Presidents.
Quick Facts
- Rapid City, South Dakota has a population of 67,956 (based on numbers from 2010).
- Located in Pennington County, South Dakota.
- Rapid City, South Dakota sits 988 meters (3,241.5 feet) above sea level feet above sea level.
Mines Summary
in Rapid City, South Dakota
- 190 Total
- 38 Occurrences
- 33 Prospects
- 119 Producers
Rapid City, South Dakota Mine Locations
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Understanding Claim Ownership
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Understanding BLM Administrative Areas
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Understanding Location Data
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