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Old Maps of Plankinton Township, South Dakota

Explore 26 old maps of Plankinton Township, spanning from 1899 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Plankinton 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
  4. 1942 Map of Crow Lake
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 1979 Map of Crystal Lake, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Crystal Lake, 1980 Print
    1979 Crystal Lake
    1980 Print · USGS
    Aurora County's prairie wetlands and conservation areas are documented here during the late 1970s. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad and locate landmarks like Crystal Lake and the Flowing Well.
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 1982 Map of Wilmarth Lake, 1983 Print
    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.
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 2012 Map of Wilmarth Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Wilmarth Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Wilmarth Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Plankinton Township, including Firesteel Township, Pleasant Valley Township, and other nearby areas
  34. 2012 Map of Storla SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Storla SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Storla SW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Plankinton Township, including Hopper Township, Belford Township, and other nearby areas
  37. 2012 Map of Plankinton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Plankinton, 2012 Print
    2012 Plankinton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Plankinton Township, including Plankinton, Hopper Township, and other nearby areas
  40. 2012 Map of Crystal Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Crystal Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Crystal Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Plankinton Township, including Eureka Township, Crystal Lake Township, and other nearby areas
  43. 2015 Map of Crystal Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Crystal Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Crystal Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Plankinton Township, including Eureka Township, Crystal Lake Township, and other nearby areas
  46. 2015 Map of Storla SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Storla SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Storla SW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Plankinton Township, including Hopper Township, Belford Township, and other nearby areas
  49. 2015 Map of Wilmarth Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Wilmarth Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Wilmarth Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Plankinton Township, including Firesteel Township, Pleasant Valley Township, and other nearby areas
  52. 2015 Map of Plankinton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Plankinton, 2015 Print
    2015 Plankinton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Plankinton Township, including Plankinton, Hopper Township, and other nearby areas
  55. 2017 Map of Plankinton, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Plankinton, 2017 Print
    2017 Plankinton
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Plankinton Township, including Plankinton, Hopper Township, and other nearby areas
  58. 2017 Map of Storla SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Storla SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Storla SW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Plankinton Township, including Hopper Township, Belford Township, and other nearby areas
  61. 2017 Map of Crystal Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Crystal Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Crystal Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Plankinton Township, including Eureka Township, Crystal Lake Township, and other nearby areas
  64. 2017 Map of Wilmarth Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Wilmarth Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Wilmarth Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Plankinton Township, including Firesteel Township, Pleasant Valley Township, and other nearby areas
  67. 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.
  70. 2021 Map of Wilmarth Lake, 2021 Print
    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.
  73. 2021 Map of Crystal Lake, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Crystal Lake, 2021 Print
    2021 Crystal Lake
    2021 Print · USGS
    Aurora County's prairie landscape is captured in the early 2020s, showing a traditional grid of section-line roads and seasonal wetlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace property boundaries near Crystal Lake or follow the route of Interstate 90 across the plains.
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