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Old Maps of Brainard Township, South Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Brainard Township with 26 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Brainard Township has changed over the decades.

Brainard Township, SD maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Columbia
    1894 Map of Columbia
    1894 Columbia
    1894 Print · USGS
    Brown 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.
  4. 1894 Map of Savo
    1894 Map of Savo
    1894 Savo
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Dakota borderlands come into focus in the early 1890s, capturing the early township organization and rail development of the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Maple River and the C. M. & St. P. R. R. through Frederick and Oneota.
  7. 1896 Map of Columbia
    1896 Map of Columbia
    1896 Columbia
    1896 Print · USGS
    Settlement 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
  10. 1952 Map of Columbia NE, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Columbia NE, 1954 Print
    1952 Columbia NE
    1954 Print · USGS
    The James River valley of Brown County is captured here in the early fifties, showing the interplay of irrigation and conservation. Genealogists can trace the rural school system and family plots at St Johns Cem or follow the Chicago and North Western rail line.
  13. 1952 Map of Westport, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Westport, 1954 Print
    1952 Westport
    1954 Print · USGS
    Brown County's prairie landscape is captured here in the early fifties, following the path of the Elm River through the townships of Oneota and Brainard. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-side growth of Westport and Barnard or locate the rural Kelly Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Savo SW, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Savo SW, 1955 Print
    1953 Savo SW
    1955 Print · USGS
    Brown County's rural townships are documented here in the early fifties, showing the settlement patterns of a Missouri River Basin community. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Savo Cem and rural schools including Sumption Sch and School No 1.
  19. 1953 Map of Savo SE, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Savo SE, 1955 Print
    1953 Savo SE
    1955 Print · USGS
    Brown County's rural landscape is captured here in the early 1950s, showing the early infrastructure of the Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Genealogists can trace local school locations such as Karlan Sch and Bushby Sch or the site of Houghton Dam.
  22. 1954 Map of Aberdeen, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Aberdeen, 1964 Print
    1954 Aberdeen
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northeastern 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
  25. 1956 Map of Aberdeen
    1956 Map of Aberdeen
    1956 Aberdeen
    1956 Print · USGS
    Upper 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.
  28. 1985 Map of Elm River
    1985 Map of Elm River
    1985 Elm River
    1985 Print · USGS
    Spanning 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
  31. 2012 Map of Savo SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Savo SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Savo SW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Brainard Township, including Frederick, Frederick Township, and other nearby areas
  34. 2012 Map of Westport, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Westport, 2012 Print
    2012 Westport
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Brainard Township, including Westport, Oneota Township, and other nearby areas
  37. 2012 Map of Columbia NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Columbia NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Columbia NE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Brainard Township, including Columbia, Garland Township, and other nearby areas
  40. 2012 Map of Savo SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Savo SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Savo SE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Brainard Township, including Savo Township, Greenfield Township, and other nearby areas
  43. 2015 Map of Westport, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Westport, 2015 Print
    2015 Westport
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Brainard Township, including Westport, Oneota Township, and other nearby areas
  46. 2015 Map of Savo SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Savo SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Savo SE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Brainard Township, including Savo Township, Greenfield Township, and other nearby areas
  49. 2015 Map of Savo SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Savo SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Savo SW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Brainard Township, including Frederick, Frederick Township, and other nearby areas
  52. 2015 Map of Columbia NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Columbia NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Columbia NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Brainard Township, including Columbia, Garland Township, and other nearby areas
  55. 2017 Map of Savo SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Savo SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Savo SW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Brainard Township, including Frederick, Frederick Township, and other nearby areas
  58. 2017 Map of Westport, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Westport, 2017 Print
    2017 Westport
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Brainard Township, including Westport, Oneota Township, and other nearby areas
  61. 2017 Map of Columbia NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Columbia NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Columbia NE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Brainard Township, including Columbia, Garland Township, and other nearby areas
  64. 2017 Map of Savo SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Savo SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Savo SE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Brainard Township, including Savo Township, Greenfield Township, and other nearby areas
  67. 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.
  70. 2021 Map of Savo SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Savo SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Savo SE
    2021 Print · USGS
    Northeastern South Dakota's glaciated landscape is shown here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the James River valley. Genealogists and outdoor historians can trace rural section lines near Columbia Road Reservoir and the Auto Tour Rte.
  73. 2021 Map of Westport, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Westport, 2021 Print
    2021 Westport
    2021 Print · USGS
    Brown County agriculture and small-town life are captured here in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the layout of Westport and the settlement of Barnard along the path of the Elm River.
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