Historical Maps of South Dakota

What stories do these old maps tell about South Dakota's past? From 1893 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 South Dakota's history through maps:

  • Trace South Dakota'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 South Dakota's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


South Dakota maps

  1. 1893 Map of Rapid
    1893 Map of Rapid
    1893 Rapid
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Rapid City, Box Elder, and other nearby areas

  2. 1894 Map of Conde
    1894 Map of Conde
    1894 Conde
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Conde, Turton, and other nearby areas

  3. 1894 Map of Deadwood
    1894 Map of Deadwood
    1894 Deadwood
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Spearfish, Sturgis, and other nearby areas

  4. 1894 Map of Ellendale
    1894 Map of Ellendale
    1894 Ellendale
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Ellendale, Frederick, and other nearby areas

  5. 1894 Map of Hecla
    1894 Map of Hecla
    1894 Hecla
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Hecla, Port Emma Township, and other nearby areas

  6. 1894 Map of Columbia
    1894 Map of Columbia
    1894 Columbia
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Aberdeen, Ordway, and other nearby areas

  7. 1894 Map of Hermosa
    1894 Map of Hermosa
    1894 Hermosa
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Rapid City, Hermosa, and other nearby areas

  8. 1894 Map of Savo
    1894 Map of Savo
    1894 Savo
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Frederick, Ada Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 1895 Map of Byron
    1895 Map of Byron
    1895 Byron
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Redfield, Doland, and other nearby areas

  10. 1895 Map of Aberdeen
    1895 Map of Aberdeen
    1895 Aberdeen
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Aberdeen, Groton, and other nearby areas

  11. 1896 Map of Oelrichs
    1896 Map of Oelrichs
    1896 Oelrichs
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Hot Springs, Pine Ridge, and other nearby areas

  12. 1896 Map of Columbia
    1896 Map of Columbia
    1896 Columbia
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Aberdeen, Hecla, and other nearby areas

  13. 1896 Map of Harney Peak
    1896 Map of Harney Peak
    1896 Harney Peak
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Custer, Hill City, and other nearby areas

  14. 1897 Map of Canton, 1954 Print
    1897 Map of Canton, 1954 Print
    1897 Canton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Sioux Falls, Harrisburg, and other nearby areas

  15. 1898 Map of Olivet
    1898 Map of Olivet
    1898 Olivet
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Parkston, Scotland, and other nearby areas

  16. 1898 Map of Parker
    1898 Map of Parker
    1898 Parker
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Freeman, Parker, and other nearby areas

  17. 1898 Map of Sundance
    1898 Map of Sundance
    1898 Sundance
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Sundance, Vista West Trailer Park, and other nearby areas

  18. 1898 Map of Rapid
    1898 Map of Rapid
    1898 Rapid
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Rapid City, Box Elder, and other nearby areas

  19. 1898 Map of Huron
    1898 Map of Huron
    1898 Huron
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Huron, Woonsocket, and other nearby areas

  20. 1898 Map of Elk Point, 1960 Print
    1898 Map of Elk Point, 1960 Print
    1898 Elk Point
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Vermillion, Dakota Dunes, and other nearby areas

  21. 1899 Map of Mitchell
    1899 Map of Mitchell
    1899 Mitchell
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Mitchell, Plankinton, and other nearby areas

  22. 1899 Map of Ellendale
    1899 Map of Ellendale
    1899 Ellendale
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Ellendale, Leola, and other nearby areas

  23. 1899 Map of Sturgis
    1899 Map of Sturgis
    1899 Sturgis
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Spearfish, Sturgis, and other nearby areas

  24. 1899 Map of Northville
    1899 Map of Northville
    1899 Northville
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Aberdeen, Warner, and other nearby areas

  25. 1899 Map of Alexandria
    1899 Map of Alexandria
    1899 Alexandria
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers South Dakota, including Mitchell, Alexandria, and other nearby areas

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