Founders Rock, United States of America
| General Attributes |
DOI| 10.26301/g8hj-0m29 | |
| Project Name | Founders Rock |
| Country | United States of America |
| Status | Published |
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| Spatial Data | Download (Links to all available data types will be emailed) |
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Device Name |
Device Type |
| LiDAR - Terrestrial | N/A GB | Faro Focus S120 | Phase Based Laser Scanner |
| Background |
| Site Description | In 1876, as the founders of Rapid City, South Dakota planned the layout of the city, Founders Rock attracted much attention for its prehistoric Native American rock art. The site of modern-day Founders Park, located along Rapid Creek, was previously utilized by the native Lakota and Cheyenne groups as a camp site to aid their movement through the Black Hills. The area later became home to various industries, including Rapid City's first electric power plant, a lumber mill, and a meat-processing facility. Today, Founders Park is a popular destination for hikers and rock climbers, and Founders Rock is particularly iconic for its unique inscriptions. |
| Project Description | After a serious flood hit Rapid City, South Dakota in 1972, the city decided to shut down the various facilities and power plants that occupied Founders Park, turning the site into public parkland. Preservation authorities have expressed concern about the historic places within the existing park -- including Founders Rock -- and efforts are being made to protect its landmarks. In May, 2013, CyArk contributed to these preservation efforts and scanned Founders Rock using a Faro S120. |
| Additional Information | Learn more |
| Collection Date | 0000-00-00 to 0000-00-00 |
| Publication Date | 2021-04-20 |
| License Type | CC BY-NC-SA |
| Entities |
| Contributors | N/A |
| Collectors | N/A |
| Funders | N/A |
| Partners | N/A |
| Site Authority | City of Rapid City |
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