1970s Maps of Brown County, South Dakota

Explore 6 historic maps of Brown County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Brown County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Brown County, SD maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Lake Parmley, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Lake Parmley, 1973 Print
    1970 Lake Parmley
    1973 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape of Brown and Edmunds Counties was in transition during the early 1970s as new rail lines were established. Researchers can trace the progress of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line and locate recreation sites near Lake Parmley.

  2. 1970 Map of Richmond, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Richmond, 1973 Print
    1970 Richmond
    1973 Print · USGS
    Brown County's rural prairie and waterscapes are captured here in the early 1970s, as the Missouri River Basin development era shaped the land. Local historians can trace the Old RR Grade and explore the grounds of Richmond and the County Youth Camp.

  3. 1970 Map of Lake Parmley SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Lake Parmley SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Lake Parmley SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Brown and Edmunds Counties is captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape shaped by prairie townships. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade or locate the community Townhall and Snake Creek.

  4. 1970 Map of Richmond SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Richmond SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Richmond SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Brown and Edmunds county lines met in this corner of South Dakota during the early 1970s, as the prairie was shifting toward modern farming. You can trace the remnants of the Old Railroad Grade and find water landmarks like Richmond Lake and the Flowing Well.

  5. 1970 Map of Richmond NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Richmond NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Richmond NW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Brown and McPherson counties come alive in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of section lines and prairie drainage. Genealogists and historians can locate the United Church of the Brethren Cem, a local Townhall, and the remnant Old Railroad Grade.

  6. 1979 Map of Sisseton, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Sisseton, 1980 Print
    1979 Sisseton
    1980 Print · USGS
    Northeastern South Dakota and the North Dakota borderlands appear here in the late seventies, centered on the high glacial plateau. Genealogists and historians can trace the Sisseton Indian Reservation and rail-stop towns like Britton and Lake City.

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