The Black Hills Digital Mapping Association originated in the early 1990's because of a need for the development of digital data in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Geographic Information System base data layers were desired, and coordination and sharing of funds between local counties, the state, the US Forest Service, and the USGS enabled the creation of these digital products. The group continues to meet on a regular basis (one to two times per year) because there is a strong desire among members to learn about new technologies, learn how GIS projects are being implemented in this region, receive training, and learn about data sharing opportunities.
The organization registered with the State of South Dakota as a non-profit corporation in early 2005. The membership base includes representatives from all levels of government (Federal, State, County, and City) and the private sector, and includes over 100 members.
Members include, but are not limited to, individuals from the following organizations:
City of Belle Fourche City of Deadwood City of Spearfish City of Custer City of Rapid City Butte County Charles Mix County Fall River County Lawrence County Meade County Pennington County Spink County Badlands National Park Black Hills National Forest USGS EROS Data Center Jewel Cave National Park Oglala Lakota College Nat. Weather Service Black Hills RC&D US Air Force US Bur. Reclamation First District Assoc. of Local Govt. USDA Forest Service NRCS Belle Fourche Irrigation District Crazy Horse Memorial Black Hills Power Wind Cave National Park SD School of Mines ESRI WEB Water Development Assoc. West Dakota Tech. Institute Horizons, Inc. Trimble Black Hills State University SD Army Nat. Guard SD BIT SD DENR SD Game, Fish & Parks Bullberry Systems Inc. RESPEC Inc. SD Geological Survey SD Dept. of Transportation USGS South Dakota Water Science Ctr Frontier Precision Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Oglala Sioux Tribe Sinte Gleske University