Old Maps of Allen, South Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Allen with 55 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Allen has changed over the decades.


Allen, SD maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Hot Springs, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Hot Springs, 1958 Print
    1955 Hot Springs
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills and South Dakota badlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, during a peak of military and industrial activity. Researchers can locate the Black Hills Ordnance Depot, early Uranium Mines, and historic rail stops like Pringle or Oglala.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Martin, 1968 Print
    1955 Map of Martin, 1968 Print
    1955 Martin
    1968 Print · USGS
    Tribal lands and rail corridors define the South Dakota plains in the mid-fifties, from the sand hills to the badlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation settlements and find small rail towns like Stamford and Witten.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Martin
    1958 Map of Martin
    1958 Martin
    1958 Print · USGS
    South Dakota's southern plains are documented here in the late fifties, showing the expansive Pine Ridge and Rosebud Indian Reservations. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements along the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line or find family roots near Martin and the Indian Cemetery.

  4. 1981 Map of Yellow Bear Camp
    1981 Map of Yellow Bear Camp
    1981 Yellow Bear Camp
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is documented in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by deep canyons and traditional community sites. Genealogists and historians can locate Yellow Bear Camp and trace family records at Mediator Cem or Body of Christ Cem.

  5. 1981 Map of Allen
    1981 Map of Allen
    1981 Allen
    1981 Print · USGS
    Bennett County in the early eighties reveals a sparse ranching and creek-side landscape focused on the community of Allen. Researchers can find numerous family-named landmarks and rural burial sites including Red Bear Cem, Plenty Bears, and Peyote Cem.

  6. 1981 Map of Kyle
    1981 Map of Kyle
    1981 Kyle
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is documented here in the early 1980s, centered on the community of Kyle. Local historians can trace the path of the Big Foot Trail and locate landmarks like the Little Wound Sch and St Barnabas Ch.

  7. 1981 Map of Batesland
    1981 Map of Batesland
    1981 Batesland
    1981 Print · USGS
    Batesland and the surrounding plains of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural landscape across the Shannon Co Bennett Co line, locating Wimer and the winding American Horse Creek.

  8. 1981 Map of Hisle
    1981 Map of Hisle
    1981 Hisle
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and the rural landscapes of Jackson County are captured in this early 1980s survey. Genealogists can locate St Joseph Cem and trace the small community of Hisle along the banks of Bear-in-the-Lodge Creek.

  9. 1981 Map of Swett
    1981 Map of Swett
    1981 Swett
    1981 Print · USGS
    Bennett County ranching country is captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the remote crossroads of Swett. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Gamble Cem, the Central Sch, and the winding banks of the White River.

  10. 1983 Map of Martin
    1983 Map of Martin
    1983 Martin
    1983 Print · USGS
    Bennett County and the neighboring tribal lands appear here in the early eighties as a network of High Plains settlements and conservation areas. Researchers can trace tribal boundaries and local genealogy through sites like Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Long Valley, and Arnold Ranch.

  11. 1985 Map of Pine Ridge
    1985 Map of Pine Ridge
    1985 Pine Ridge
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and the edge of the Badlands are detailed in this mid-eighties survey of the South Dakota-Nebraska border. Researchers can trace the drainages of Wounded Knee Creek and White River to locate landmarks like Red Dog Table and Wounded Knee.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2012 Map of Swett, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Swett, 2012 Print
    2012 Swett
    2012 Print · USGS
    South Dakota's high plains near the Nebraska border are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the small settlement of Swett. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Gamble Cem and follow the paths of the Little White River and Bear-in-the-Lodge Cr.

  13. 2012 Map of Batesland NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Batesland NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Batesland NW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Shannon County's high plains are captured in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by ancient watercourses. Researchers can trace the winding paths of the Little White River and Stinking Water Cr or locate rural transit points along Gordon Rd.

  14. 2012 Map of Allen, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Allen, 2012 Print
    2012 Allen
    2012 Print · USGS
    Bennett County in the early twenty-first century is defined by its small settlements and creek-carved plains. Genealogists and local historians can trace the roads around Allen and locate significant burial sites like Peyote Cem and Red Bear Cem.

  15. 2012 Map of Kyle NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Kyle NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Kyle NE
    2012 Print · USGS
    The Pine Ridge Reservation area in the early twenty-first century is defined by its creek drainages and rural road networks. Researchers can trace the path of the Big Foot Trl and follow the routes of Redwater Cr and No Flesh Cr.

  16. 2012 Map of Yellow Bear Camp SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Yellow Bear Camp SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Yellow Bear Camp SW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Shannon County at the start of the 2010s is a landscape defined by its vital watercourses and sparse rural infrastructure. Researchers can trace the drainage of American Horse Cr and locate the historic Mediator Cem near Last Horse Spur Rd.

  17. 2012 Map of Yellow Bear Camp, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Yellow Bear Camp, 2012 Print
    2012 Yellow Bear Camp
    2012 Print · USGS
    The Oglala Lakota landscape of the Pine Ridge region is documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the community sites around Yellow Bear Camp and locate rural burials at Body of Christ Cem and Pleasant Hill Cem.

  18. 2012 Map of Swett NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Swett NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Swett NE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Bennett County at the start of the 2010s shows a structured landscape of prairie transit and river drainage. Genealogists and local historians can trace the course of the Little White River and the grid of named rural routes like Apple Rd and Dogwood Rd.

  19. 2012 Map of Allen SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Allen SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Allen SE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Bennett County, South Dakota, is shown here in the early twenty-first century, revealing a landscape of remote settlements and prairie creek beds. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Salaway Cem or trace the rural routes of BIA RD 22 and Apple Rd.

  20. 2012 Map of Hisle NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Hisle NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Hisle NW
    2012 Print · USGS
    The rural plains of western South Dakota are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by watercourses and range roads. Researchers can trace the path of Potato Cr or locate local landmarks like Snake Butte and Old School Rd.

  21. 2012 Map of Hisle, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Hisle, 2012 Print
    2012 Hisle
    2012 Print · USGS
    The settlement of Hisle and its surrounding prairie landscape are detailed in this survey from the early 2010s. Researchers can trace local history at Saint Joseph Cem or follow the seasonal flows of Corn Cr and Bear-in-the-Lodge Cr.

  22. 2012 Map of Batesland, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Batesland, 2012 Print
    2012 Batesland
    2012 Print · USGS
    The Pine Ridge region comes into focus during the early twenty-first century, showing the rural layout of Oglala Lakota County. Local researchers can trace the community of Batesland, the local PO, and the paths of Little White River and No Flesh Cr.

  23. 2015 Map of Swett NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Swett NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Swett NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Bennett County, South Dakota, is captured here in the mid-2010s as a landscape of structured ranchland and open plains. Researchers can trace the path of the Little White River and a grid of rural section roads including Apple Rd and Dogwood Rd.

  24. 2015 Map of Allen SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Allen SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Allen SE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Bennett County's rural landscape is captured here in the mid-2010s, centering on tribal settlements and creek-side terrain. Researchers can trace local heritage at Saint Johns Cem or follow the paths of Plenty Bears and Bad Wound.

  25. 2015 Map of Swett, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Swett, 2015 Print
    2015 Swett
    2015 Print · USGS
    Bennett County ranching country is documented here in the mid-2010s, showing the intersection of rural life and the Great Plains landscape. Researchers can trace family ties at the Gamble Cem or follow the paths of Bear-in-the-Lodge Cr and the Little White River.

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