Old Maps of Cooper Township, South Dakota for Academic Research

1. 1942 Map of Crow Lake

   

   1942 Crow Lake

   1942 Print · USGS

   The South Dakota prairie of Jerauld and Aurora Counties is captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by small townships and artesian wells. Genealogists can trace a dense network of rural landmarks, including Underwood Ch, Union Cem, and numerous schoolhouses like Willow Bend Sch.

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4. 1955 Map of Mitchell, 1973 Print

   

   1955 Mitchell

   1973 Print · USGS

   The Missouri River valley undergoes a massive transformation in the mid-1950s as the Fort Randall Dam creates Lake Francis Case. You can trace the rail lines of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific through Mitchell or locate local landmarks like Butler Town Hall.

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7. 1959 Map of Mitchell

   

   1959 Mitchell

   1959 Print · USGS

   South Dakota’s river and rail corridors come alive in the late fifties as the Missouri River valley undergoes dramatic change. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous small towns and schools such as Academy, Stickney, and Gregory.

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10. 1982 Map of Wilmarth Lake, 1983 Print

    

    1982 Wilmarth Lake

    1983 Print · USGS

    Aurora County’s wetland and prairie landscapes are captured in the early eighties, showcasing a region dedicated to conservation and agriculture. Researchers can trace the water levels and boundaries of Wilmarth Lake, Shottenkirk Lake, and the National Waterfowl Production Area.

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13. 1986 Map of Mitchell

    

    1986 Mitchell

    1986 Print · USGS

    Mitchell and the surrounding prairie towns are documented in the mid-1980s as the regional rail and agricultural network matured. Genealogists can locate specific sites like the State Training Sch, Aurora Center, and the Cedar Grove Colony.

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16. 1990 Map of Mitchell, 1991 Print

    

    1990 Mitchell

    1991 Print · USGS

    The Missouri River and the surrounding South Dakota plains are captured here in the early nineties, showing a landscape shaped by water and wire. Genealogists and historians can trace the gridded townships from Mitchell to the Bijou Hills, locating sites like the Platte Colony and Academy.

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19. 2021 Map of Wilmarth Lake, 2021 Print

    

    2021 Wilmarth Lake

    2021 Print · USGS

    Aurora County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early 2020s, showing the precise intersection of section-line roads and prairie hydrology. Local researchers can trace property boundaries across several townships and locate water features like Shottenkirk Lake and W Br Firesteel Cr.

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22. 2021 Map of Archer Hill, 2021 Print

    

    2021 Archer Hill

    2021 Print · USGS

    Aurora County prairie and wetlands are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing the region's agricultural grid. Map collectors and researchers can trace the shoreline of White Lake and the natural elevations of Archer Hill alongside rural routes like Co Rd 12.

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