Old Maps of Aberdeen, South Dakota for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 23 historic maps of Aberdeen. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Aberdeen, SD maps
(23)- 1894 Map of Columbia
1894 Columbia1894 Print · USGSBrown County in the 1890s reveals a prairie landscape defined by the winding James River and a growing railroad network. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Columbia, Ordway, and Westport along the emerging lines of the Chicago and Northwestern. - 1895 Map of Aberdeen
1895 Aberdeen1895 Print · USGSNortheastern South Dakota was rapidly evolving in the 1890s as a vital railroad corridor through the James River Valley. Local historians and genealogists can trace the early layout of rail-side towns like Warner, Groton, and the burgeoning hub of Aberdeen.4 unique versions available - 1896 Map of Columbia
1896 Columbia1896 Print · USGSSettlement along the upper James River valley flourished in the 1890s as railroads expanded through the Dakota Territory. Trace the rail-fed growth of Columbia and Hecla alongside the waters of Sand Lake and Lake Columbia.3 unique versions available - 1899 Map of Northville
1899 Northville1899 Print · USGSNortheastern South Dakota in the 1890s was a landscape defined by the expansion of the rails and the settlement of the prairie. You can trace the path of the Chicago and Northwestern RR through early townsites like Northville and Rudolph.2 unique versions available - 1952 Map of Ordway, 1954 Print
1952 Ordway1954 Print · USGSMid-century Brown County is defined here by the winding Elm River and the rural rail crossroads at Ordway. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of the Thorson Sch, Prairie View Sch, and the Aberdeen Filtration Plant. - 1954 Map of Aberdeen, 1964 Print
1954 Aberdeen1964 Print · USGSNortheastern South Dakota in the mid-fifties remains a world of rail-dependent prairie towns and sweeping waterfowl refuges. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Eureka and Ipswich or locate rural landmarks near Richmond Lake.2 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Aberdeen
1956 Aberdeen1956 Print · USGSUpper South Dakota during the mid-fifties remains a landscape of rail-connected farming towns and expansive glacial lake basins. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Minneapolis and St Louis railroad through Gettysburg or locate vanished stops near Elm Lake and Richmond Lake. - 1960 Map of Aberdeen East, 1961 Print
1960 Aberdeen East1961 Print · USGSAberdeen was a bustling South Dakota hub at the start of the sixties, where several major rail lines met the growing residential streets. Trace local genealogy and history at St Marys Cem, Presentation Heights College, and Northern State Teachers College.2 unique versions available - 1960 Map of Aberdeen West, 1961 Print
1960 Aberdeen West1961 Print · USGSAberdeen in the early sixties was a bustling rail hub where major prairie lines converged near the growing city center. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Riverside Cemetery, find neighborhood schools such as Lincoln Sch, and locate the mid-century Drive-in Theater.3 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Elm River
1985 Elm River1985 Print · USGSSpanning the state line during the mid-eighties, this area shows a landscape of river-fed reservoirs and agricultural colonies. Genealogists and historians can locate communal settlements like Spring Creek Colony and rail stops along the Burlington Northern Railroad or the Chicago and North Western Railroad.2 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Aberdeen
1985 Aberdeen1985 Print · USGSThe James River valley of South Dakota is seen here in the mid-eighties, centered on the growing hub of Aberdeen. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Chicago and North Western or find rural landmarks like Bath Corner and South Scatterwood Lake.2 unique versions available - 2012 Map of Ordway, 2012 Print
2012 Ordway2012 Print · USGSBrown County's rural landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century as agricultural lands met new residential growth. Researchers can trace the winding Elm River and the development of the Prairie Wood Village Addition near Ordway. - 2012 Map of Aberdeen East, 2012 Print
2012 Aberdeen East2012 Print · USGSAberdeen and its eastern agricultural fringes are captured in the early twenty-first century as the city expanded toward the regional airport. Genealogists can locate family sites near Saint Marys Cem or trace the early neighborhoods of Elmwood Acres and Nahon. - 2012 Map of Aberdeen West, 2012 Print
2012 Aberdeen West2012 Print · USGSThe western outskirts of Aberdeen are captured here during a period of steady residential expansion into the South Dakota prairie. Researchers can trace the development of the Harlin Addition and Derian Subdivision alongside natural features like Lords Lake and Foot Creek. - 2015 Map of Aberdeen West, 2015 Print
2015 Aberdeen West2015 Print · USGSThe western outskirts of Aberdeen in the mid-2010s reveal the intersection of growing residential neighborhoods and the vast South Dakota prairie. Genealogists and local historians can trace developments like Harlin Addition or locate Riverside Cem near the banks of Foot Creek. - 2015 Map of Aberdeen East, 2015 Print
2015 Aberdeen East2015 Print · USGSAberdeen at the mid-point of the twenty-tens reveals a landscape of academic growth and aviation development. Researchers can trace the layout of Northern State University and Presentation College or locate family sites at Sacred Heart Cem and Nahon. - 2015 Map of Ordway, 2015 Print
2015 Ordway2015 Print · USGSNorth of the city in the mid-2010s, this Brown County landscape shows the meeting point of rural agriculture and suburban growth. Trace the winding Elm River as it passes the settlement of Ordway or locate newer developments along Prairiewood Dr. - 2017 Map of Aberdeen West, 2017 Print
2017 Aberdeen West2017 Print · USGSThe western outskirts of Aberdeen in the late 2010s showcase a blend of urban expansion and traditional prairie wetlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development near Riverside Cem or identify land parcels along Foot Creek and Lords Lake. - 2017 Map of Ordway, 2017 Print
2017 Ordway2017 Print · USGSThe northern reaches of Aberdeen and the settlement of Ordway are captured here during a period of modern expansion into the Brown County countryside. Genealogists and local historians can trace the meandering Elm River and locate family lands near Alkali Lake or along W Richmond Rd. - 2017 Map of Aberdeen East, 2017 Print
2017 Aberdeen East2017 Print · USGSAberdeen and its eastern outskirts are captured in detail during this modern period of South Dakota growth. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional landmarks like Northern State University and local burial sites such as Saint Marys Cemetery or the rural settlement at Nahon. - 2021 Map of Aberdeen East, 2021 Print
2021 Aberdeen East2021 Print · USGSAberdeen and its rural outskirts are captured in detail during the early 2020s as the city expands into the James River Valley. Researchers can locate family sites at Saint Marys Cem, trace the campus of Northern State University, or follow the banks of Moccasin Creek. - 2021 Map of Ordway, 2021 Print
2021 Ordway2021 Print · USGSBrown County's rural landscape meets the growing northern edge of the prairie city in the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the course of the Elm River as it winds past Ordway and the residential streets of Prairiewood Village. - 2021 Map of Aberdeen West, 2021 Print
2021 Aberdeen West2021 Print · USGSAberdeen and its surrounding prairie landscape are documented in this recent survey of Brown County. Family researchers and locals can trace the development of the city grid out to Riverside Cem and water features like Wylie Lake and Lords Lake.
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