Old Maps of Running Water Township, South Dakota

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  1. 1950 Map of Niobrara, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Niobrara, 1952 Print
    1950 Niobrara
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Missouri and Niobrara rivers converge here in the mid-twentieth century, just as the town of Niobrara prepared for major changes. Genealogists can locate many rural landmarks including Norwegian Cem, Wagner Sch, and the Chicago and North Western rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Verdel, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Verdel, 1952 Print
    1950 Verdel
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River borderlands of Knox County come to life in this mid-century survey of the Verdel area. Local historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western railroad and locate rural landmarks like Clay Hill Sch or Cedar Hill Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Sioux City, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Sioux City, 1959 Print
    1955 Sioux City
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley in the mid-fifties is captured here during a time of major engineering and social transition. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Gavins Point Dam, tribal boundaries on the Santee Sioux Indian Reservation, and local landmarks like the Norfolk State Hospital.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of O'Neill, 1974 Print
    1955 Map of O'Neill, 1974 Print
    1955 O'Neill
    1974 Print · USGS
    North-central Nebraska in the 1950s reveals a vast cattle-ranching landscape transitioning from the Missouri River breaks to the iconic Sand Hills. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate rural landmarks like the Dustin Post Office and St Johns Lake Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Sioux City
    1958 Map of Sioux City
    1958 Sioux City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley in the late fifties was a bustling intersection of tribal lands, rail corridors, and river towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through specific rural sites like Daisy Valley School, St Johns Church and School, and Yankton State Hospital.

  6. 1959 Map of O'Neill
    1959 Map of O'Neill
    1959 O'Neill
    1959 Print · USGS
    North-central Nebraska in the late fifties is defined by the vast Sand Hills and the vital Chicago and North Western rail line. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots through settlements like Atkinson, Bassett, and Stuart or follow the waters of the Niobrara River.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1959 Map of Sioux City
    1959 Map of Sioux City
    1959 Sioux City
    1959 Print · USGS
    The tri-state region surrounding the Missouri River is captured here in the late fifties, showing the convergence of Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous country schoolhouses like Cemetery School and the many numbered Washington School districts.

  8. 1969 Map of O'Neill
    1969 Map of O'Neill
    1969 O'Neill
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska in the mid-fifties is defined here by the expansive Sand Hills and the winding Niobrara River. Trace the Chicago and North Western rail line through cattle towns like O'Neill and Ainsworth.

  9. 1977 Map of Niobrara
    1977 Map of Niobrara
    1977 Niobrara
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska-South Dakota borderlands come into focus in the late seventies, showing the dramatic confluence of the Niobrara River and Missouri River. Researchers can trace the layout of Niobrara and the varied agricultural patterns near Perkins.

  10. 1977 Map of Springfield, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Springfield, 1979 Print
    1977 Springfield
    1979 Print · USGS
    Near the South Dakota and Nebraska border in the late seventies, this aerial survey captures the town of Springfield perched above the river bluffs. Researchers can trace the mid-century channel of the Missouri River and examine the local layout of rural roads and homesteads.

  11. 1978 Map of Springfield, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Springfield, 1979 Print
    1978 Springfield
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River borderlands of South Dakota and Nebraska are captured here in the late seventies. Researchers can trace the layout of Springfield and the University of South Dakota at Springfield, or locate local burial grounds like St Vincents Cem and Emanuel Cem.

  12. 1985 Map of Yankton
    1985 Map of Yankton
    1985 Yankton
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River borderlands of South Dakota and Nebraska come alive in this mid-eighties survey, centered on the newly created Lewis and Clark Lake. Researchers can trace the Santee Indian Reservation and locate historic river features like the St Helena Island Chute and Sand Island.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1986 Map of Atkinson
    1986 Map of Atkinson
    1986 Atkinson
    1986 Print · USGS
    Boyd and Holt counties come into focus during the mid-eighties as they span the river valleys of the Nebraska and South Dakota border. Genealogists can locate family-named townships and remote outposts like Opportunity, Pishelville, and the Yankton Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1989 Map of O'Neill
    1989 Map of O'Neill
    1989 O'Neill
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska-South Dakota borderlands are captured here in the late eighties, documenting the ranching and rail infrastructure of the High Plains. Genealogists and collectors can trace historic prairie towns like Monowi, Pishelville, and Santee along the Niobrara River.

  15. 2011 Map of Niobrara, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Niobrara, 2011 Print
    2011 Niobrara
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Running Water Township, including Niobrara, Rouse Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2011 Map of Verdel, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Verdel, 2011 Print
    2011 Verdel
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Running Water Township, including Verdel, Rouse Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2012 Map of Springfield, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Springfield, 2012 Print
    2012 Springfield
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Running Water Township, including Springfield, Hancock Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2014 Map of Verdel, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Verdel, 2014 Print
    2014 Verdel
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Running Water Township, including Verdel, Rouse Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Niobrara, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Niobrara, 2014 Print
    2014 Niobrara
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Running Water Township, including Niobrara, Rouse Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2015 Map of Springfield, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Springfield, 2015 Print
    2015 Springfield
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Running Water Township, including Springfield, Hancock Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2017 Map of Niobrara, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Niobrara, 2017 Print
    2017 Niobrara
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Running Water Township, including Niobrara, Rouse Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Verdel, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Verdel, 2017 Print
    2017 Verdel
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Running Water Township, including Verdel, Rouse Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2017 Map of Springfield, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Springfield, 2017 Print
    2017 Springfield
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Running Water Township, including Springfield, Hancock Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2021 Map of Springfield, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Springfield, 2021 Print
    2021 Springfield
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River borderlands of Bon Homme County are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the streets of Springfield, locate burial sites like Saint Vincents Cem, and find the riverfront hamlet of Running Water.

  25. 2021 Map of Verdel, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Verdel, 2021 Print
    2021 Verdel
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River floodplain on the Nebraska-South Dakota border is captured here during the 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets of Verdel, locate Cedar Hill Cemetery, or follow the winding course of Ponca Creek.

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