2000s (21st Century) Maps of Brown County, South Dakota

Explore 61 historic maps of Brown County from the 2000s (21st Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 2000s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Brown County, SD maps

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  1. 2011 Map of Ellendale South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ellendale South, 2011 Print
    2011 Ellendale South
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Ellendale, Winship, and other nearby areas

  2. 2011 Map of Newark NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Newark NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Newark NW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Brampton Township, Portage Township, and other nearby areas

  3. 2011 Map of Hecla NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hecla NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Hecla NE
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Portage Township, Southwest Township, and other nearby areas

  4. 2014 Map of Hecla NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Hecla NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Hecla NE
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Portage Township, Southwest Township, and other nearby areas

  5. 2014 Map of Newark NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Newark NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Newark NW
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Brampton Township, Portage Township, and other nearby areas

  6. 2014 Map of Ellendale South, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Ellendale South, 2014 Print
    2014 Ellendale South
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Ellendale, Winship, and other nearby areas

  7. 2018 Map of Ellendale South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ellendale South, 2018 Print
    2018 Ellendale South
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Ellendale, Winship, and other nearby areas

  8. 2018 Map of Hecla NE, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Hecla NE, 2018 Print
    2018 Hecla NE
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Portage Township, Southwest Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 2018 Map of Newark NW, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Newark NW, 2018 Print
    2018 Newark NW
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Brampton Township, Portage Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 2020 Map of Hecla NE, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Hecla NE, 2020 Print
    2020 Hecla NE
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Portage Township, Southwest Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 2020 Map of Newark NW, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Newark NW, 2020 Print
    2020 Newark NW
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Brampton Township, Portage Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 2020 Map of Ellendale South, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Ellendale South, 2020 Print
    2020 Ellendale South
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Brown County, including Ellendale, Winship, and other nearby areas

  13. 2021 Map of Mellette, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Mellette, 2021 Print
    2021 Mellette
    2021 Print · USGS
    Spink County agriculture and the winding James River valley define this South Dakota landscape in the early 2020s. Genealogists and researchers can locate the town of Mellette, the smaller Duxbury, and local landmarks like Bethany Cem and Calvary Cem.

  14. 2021 Map of Ferney, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Ferney, 2021 Print
    2021 Ferney
    2021 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie of Brown County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the small community of Ferney. Researchers can locate family sites and local landmarks like Saint Pauls Cem, Verdon Cem, and the Hite Private Airport.

  15. 2021 Map of Amherst, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Amherst, 2021 Print
    2021 Amherst
    2021 Print · USGS
    The community of Amherst is the focal point of this modern survey of the northeastern South Dakota plains. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the Newport Colony Cem and Free Mission Cem among the wetlands.

  16. 2021 Map of Frederick SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Frederick SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Frederick SW
    2021 Print · USGS
    The McPherson and Brown County borderlands come into focus in this recent survey of northern South Dakota's glaciated plains. Researchers can trace the winding course of the Elm River as it feeds into Elm Lake and follow the rigid section-line grid of rural routes like Co Rd 2.

  17. 2021 Map of Claremont, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Claremont, 2021 Print
    2021 Claremont
    2021 Print · USGS
    Claremont and the surrounding Brown County prairie are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the precise township grids and section lines of Claremont, alongside the course of the Crow Cr Drainage Ditch.

  18. 2021 Map of Columbia NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Columbia NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Columbia NE
    2021 Print · USGS
    The James River valley and the northern outskirts of Columbia are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace rural property lines along Roettele Rd or follow the Auto Tour Rte as it skirts the Columbia Road Reservoir.

  19. 2021 Map of Richmond NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Richmond NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Richmond NE
    2021 Print · USGS
    Brown County's prairie landscape near the Elm River is captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural layout of Westport, locate the Westport Cem, and study the drainage of Willow Creek Lake.

  20. 2021 Map of Putney, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Putney, 2021 Print
    2021 Putney
    2021 Print · USGS
    Brown County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the small settlement of Putney. Researchers can trace the water management systems of the Putney Slough, the course of the James River, and the layout of Tacoma Park.

  21. 2021 Map of Daly Corners, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Daly Corners, 2021 Print
    2021 Daly Corners
    2021 Print · USGS
    Brown County's rural townships are captured here during the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring grid of section-line roads and prairie potholes. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Houghton Cem and the settlement at Daly Corners.

  22. 2021 Map of Groton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Groton, 2021 Print
    2021 Groton
    2021 Print · USGS
    The agricultural plains of eastern South Dakota are documented in detail during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the layout of Groton, locate the Groton Cem, and follow the meandering course of Mud Cr through the surrounding township sections.

  23. 2021 Map of Houghton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Houghton, 2021 Print
    2021 Houghton
    2021 Print · USGS
    Brown County, South Dakota, is captured here in the early 2020s, showcasing the prairie landscape along the James River. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Houghton, the Columbia Road Reservoir, and the rail-aligned Railway St.

  24. 2021 Map of Rudolph, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Rudolph, 2021 Print
    2021 Rudolph
    2021 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in Brown County near the mid-century mark is defined by the grid of section roads and the winding path of Moccasin Creek. Genealogists and local historians can trace the settlement at Warner and find the exact location of the Warner Cem.

  25. 2021 Map of Groton SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Groton SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Groton SW
    2021 Print · USGS
    Brown County farmland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring grid of the South Dakota prairie. Researchers can locate the West Hanson Cem and trace the seasonal drainage of Mud Cr and Dry Run through the sections.

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