Old Maps of Hopper Township, South Dakota for Metal Detecting

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Hopper Township, SD maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Mitchell
    1899 Map of Mitchell
    1899 Mitchell
    1899 Print · USGS
    Southeastern South Dakota is captured during the era of rapid railroad expansion and prairie settlement. Genealogists can trace the early rail stops at Mt. Vernon and Letcher, or locate old watercourses like Enemy Creek and the James River.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Mitchell, 1973 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1959 Map of Mitchell
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1979 Map of Storla SW, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Storla SW, 1980 Print
    1979 Storla SW
    1980 Print · USGS
    Aurora County’s rural prairie landscape is captured here in the late seventies, showing the transition of its township lands. Researchers can locate the local Townhall and trace the drainage of Firesteel Creek near the National Waterfowl Production Area.

  5. 1979 Map of Storla, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Storla, 1980 Print
    1979 Storla
    1980 Print · USGS
    The crossroads of Aurora, Sanborn, and Davison counties are documented here in the late seventies. Family historians can trace the rural community of Storla and its surrounding landmarks like Trinity Ch, Blendon Sch, and Knutson Cem.

  6. 1980 Map of Mount Vernon
    1980 Map of Mount Vernon
    1980 Mount Vernon
    1980 Print · USGS
    The agricultural plains of Davison and Aurora counties are captured here in the early 1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the intersection of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line and local sites like Quaker Cem and Mount Vernon.

  7. 1980 Map of Plankinton
    1980 Map of Plankinton
    1980 Plankinton
    1980 Print · USGS
    Plankinton and its surrounding townships are shown here in the early 1980s, revealing a prairie landscape defined by the railroad and local institutions. Genealogists can trace family records at St Johns Cem or Mizpah Cem, and locate the historic State Training Sch.

  8. 1986 Map of Mitchell
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1990 Map of Mitchell, 1991 Print
    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.

  10. 2012 Map of Storla SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Storla SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Storla SW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Aurora County's prairie landscape is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of natural drainage and human engineering. Genealogists can trace family land via the strict grid of section-line roads like 388th Ave and the winding course of W Br Firesteel Cr.

  11. 2012 Map of Storla, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Storla, 2012 Print
    2012 Storla
    2012 Print · USGS
    Hopper Township and the plains of Aurora County are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring agricultural grid of the region. Genealogists can locate family sites near Storla or historical markers at Victor Lutheran Cem and Emmanuel Lutheran Cem.

  12. 2012 Map of Plankinton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Plankinton, 2012 Print
    2012 Plankinton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Plankinton and its surrounding Aurora County township are shown here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate four distinct burial grounds including Saint Johns Cem and Dudley Cem, or trace water features like Fish Lake.

  13. 2012 Map of Mount Vernon, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Mount Vernon, 2012 Print
    2012 Mount Vernon
    2012 Print · USGS
    Mount Vernon and its surrounding Davison County townships are shown here in the early twenty-first century as a well-ordered agricultural landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the local grid through sites like Quaker Cemetery and the riparian path of Enemy Creek.

  14. 2015 Map of Storla, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Storla, 2015 Print
    2015 Storla
    2015 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie landscape near the junction of Aurora, Sanborn, and Davison counties is captured here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists can locate family sites at the Victor Lutheran Cem, Emmanuel Lutheran Cem, and the settlement of Storla.

  15. 2015 Map of Storla SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Storla SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Storla SW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Aurora County's agricultural heartland is documented here during the mid-2010s, showing a landscape shaped by both nature and the Public Land Survey System. Researchers can trace the winding course of W Br Firesteel Cr as it cuts across the section lines of Prairie Rd and 245th St.

  16. 2015 Map of Mount Vernon, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Mount Vernon, 2015 Print
    2015 Mount Vernon
    2015 Print · USGS
    Mount Vernon and its surrounding townships are captured here during a period of steady prairie settlement and agricultural continuity. Researchers can trace local lineage at Quaker Cem or explore the street-level development of Mount Vernon near Nicolaisen Airport.

  17. 2015 Map of Plankinton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Plankinton, 2015 Print
    2015 Plankinton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Plankinton and its surrounding prairie townships are captured here in the early twenty-first century, revealing a landscape of organized agriculture and local memory. Researchers can locate several historical burial sites such as Mizpah Cem and Dudley Cem along with the shoreline of Fish Lake.

  18. 2017 Map of Storla, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Storla, 2017 Print
    2017 Storla
    2017 Print · USGS
    Hopper Township and the surrounding prairie lands appear here in the late twenty-tens, centered on the drainage of Firesteel Creek. Family historians can trace local roots through several landmarks including Storla and the Victor Lutheran Cem.

  19. 2017 Map of Plankinton, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Plankinton, 2017 Print
    2017 Plankinton
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Aurora County seat of Plankinton is shown here in the 2010s, situated at the intersection of a vast agricultural grid and the interstate. Researchers can locate several burial sites including Saint Johns Cem and Mizpah Cem, or trace the path of Enemy Cr.

  20. 2017 Map of Storla SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Storla SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Storla SW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Hopper Township's prairie landscape is captured here during the late twenty-teens, showing the intersection of rural agriculture and natural hydrology. Researchers can trace the path of West Branch Firesteel Creek as it winds through the section lines of County Road 22 and 387th Avenue.

  21. 2017 Map of Mount Vernon, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Mount Vernon, 2017 Print
    2017 Mount Vernon
    2017 Print · USGS
    Mount Vernon and the surrounding plains of Davison County are captured here during the late twenty-teens. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Quaker Cem or explore the rural landscape around Enemy Cr and Nicolaisen Airport.

  22. 2021 Map of Storla SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Storla SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Storla SW
    2021 Print · USGS
    Aurora County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring township and range grid. Researchers can trace the meandering course of Firesteel Cr and its many smaller branches as they flow past rural thoroughfares like Co Rd 22 and 390th Ave.

  23. 2021 Map of Storla, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Storla, 2021 Print
    2021 Storla
    2021 Print · USGS
    Aurora County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early 2020s, showcasing the rural intersections where three counties meet. Genealogists can locate several family landmarks including Victor Lutheran Cem, Trinity Cem, and the settlement of Storla.

  24. 2021 Map of Plankinton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Plankinton, 2021 Print
    2021 Plankinton
    2021 Print · USGS
    Plankinton and its surrounding Aurora County farmstead lands are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local heritage at the Aurora County Courthouse or locate family sites at Mizpah Cem, Saint Johns Cem, and Dudley Cem.

  25. 2021 Map of Mount Vernon, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Mount Vernon, 2021 Print
    2021 Mount Vernon
    2021 Print · USGS
    Mount Vernon and the surrounding farm country are captured here in a period of modern agricultural stability. Researchers can trace the path of Enemy Cr and locate historical landmarks like Quaker Cem or the Nicolaisen Airport.

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