Historical Maps of Lake County, South Dakota

What stories do these 30 old maps tell about Lake County's past? From 1953 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Lake County's history through maps:

  • Trace Lake County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Lake County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Lake County, SD maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Watertown, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Watertown, 1968 Print
    1953 Watertown
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake County, including Watertown, Minnesota, and others.

  2. 1953 Map of Watertown, 1974 Print
    1953 Map of Watertown, 1974 Print
    1953 Watertown
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake County, including Watertown, Minnesota, and others.

  3. 1953 Map of Watertown, 1981 Print
    1953 Map of Watertown, 1981 Print
    1953 Watertown
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake County, including Watertown, Minnesota, and others.

  4. 1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
    1955 Sioux Falls
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake County, including Sioux Falls, Minnesota, and others.

  5. 1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1976 Print
    1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1976 Print
    1955 Sioux Falls
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake County, including Sioux Falls, Minnesota, and others.

  6. 1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1981 Print
    1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1981 Print
    1955 Sioux Falls
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake County, including Sioux Falls, Minnesota, and others.

  7. 1958 Map of Sioux Falls
    1958 Map of Sioux Falls
    1958 Sioux Falls
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake County, including Sioux Falls, Minnesota, and others.

  8. 1958 Map of Watertown
    1958 Map of Watertown
    1958 Watertown
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake County, including Watertown, Minnesota, and others.

  9. 1958 Map of Watertown
    1958 Map of Watertown
    1958 Watertown
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake County, including Watertown, Minnesota, and others.

  10. 1968 Map of Buffalo Trading Post, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Buffalo Trading Post, 1970 Print
    1968 Buffalo Trading Post
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake County, including Minnehaha County, and others.

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