1950s Maps of Brown County, South Dakota

Explore 41 historic maps of Brown County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Brown County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Brown County, SD maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Huffton, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Huffton, 1954 Print
    1952 Huffton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Groton Township, Putney Township, and other nearby areas

  2. 1952 Map of Columbia, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Columbia, 1954 Print
    1952 Columbia
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Columbia, Henry Township, and other nearby areas

  3. 1952 Map of Ordway, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Ordway, 1954 Print
    1952 Ordway
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Aberdeen, Ordway, and other nearby areas

  4. 1952 Map of Columbia NE, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Columbia NE, 1954 Print
    1952 Columbia NE
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Columbia, Brainard Township, and other nearby areas

  5. 1952 Map of Westport, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Westport, 1954 Print
    1952 Westport
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Westport, Oneota Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1952 Map of Richmond NE, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Richmond NE, 1954 Print
    1952 Richmond NE
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Westport, Franklyn Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1952 Map of Putney, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Putney, 1954 Print
    1952 Putney
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Putney, Henry Township, and other nearby areas

  8. 1953 Map of Brentford, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Brentford, 1955 Print
    1953 Brentford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Brentford, Tetonka Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 1953 Map of Savo SW, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Savo SW, 1955 Print
    1953 Savo SW
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Frederick, Oneota Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 1953 Map of Frederick, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Frederick, 1955 Print
    1953 Frederick
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Frederick, Franklyn Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1953 Map of Ellendale South, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Ellendale South, 1955 Print
    1953 Ellendale South
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Ellendale, Van Meter Township, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1953 Map of Stratford, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Stratford, 1955 Print
    1953 Stratford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Stratford, East Rondell Township, and other nearby areas

  13. 1953 Map of Hecla SE, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Hecla SE, 1955 Print
    1953 Hecla SE
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Portage Township, South Detroit Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1953 Map of Houghton, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Houghton, 1955 Print
    1953 Houghton
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Lansing Township, Houghton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1953 Map of Groton SW, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Groton SW, 1955 Print
    1953 Groton SW
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Hutterville Colony, East Rondell Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 1953 Map of Newark SW, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Newark SW, 1955 Print
    1953 Newark SW
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Portage Township, South Detroit Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 1953 Map of Savo SE, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Savo SE, 1955 Print
    1953 Savo SE
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Savo Township, Brainard Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 1953 Map of Warner, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Warner, 1955 Print
    1953 Warner
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Warner, Warner Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 1953 Map of Milbank, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Milbank, 1958 Print
    1953 Milbank
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Milbank, Sisseton, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1954 Map of Bath, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Bath, 1955 Print
    1954 Bath
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Bath, Henry Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1954 Map of Groton, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Groton, 1955 Print
    1954 Groton
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Groton, Groton Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1954 Map of James, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of James, 1955 Print
    1954 James
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Henry Township, Gem Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1954 Map of Ferney, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Ferney, 1955 Print
    1954 Ferney
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Bates Township, West Hanson Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 1954 Map of Mellette, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Mellette, 1955 Print
    1954 Mellette
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Mellette, Mellette Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 1954 Map of Daly Corners, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Daly Corners, 1955 Print
    1954 Daly Corners
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Shelby Township, Columbia Township, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

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