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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
    Brown County's rural prairie landscape is captured in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring grid of agricultural life. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Savo Cem and Frederick Cem or trace the path of the Maple River.
  34. 2012 Map of Westport, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Westport, 2012 Print
    2012 Westport
    2012 Print · USGS
    Westport and Barnard are mapped during a period of agricultural stability in Brown County. Genealogists and local historians can trace the street layouts of Westport and locate the PO at Barnard near the banks of the Elm River.
  37. 2012 Map of Columbia NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Columbia NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Columbia NE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Agricultural Brown County meets the prairie waters of the Dakotas in this detailed look at the rural landscape after the millennium. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land along Roettele Rd or follow the winding James River as it enters the Columbia Road Reservoir.
  40. 2012 Map of Savo SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Savo SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Savo SE
    2012 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Brown County appear in the early 2010s, centered on the significant water storage systems of the James River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the precise boundaries of family lands between Mud Lake Reservoir and Columbia Road Reservoir.
  43. 2015 Map of Westport, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Westport, 2015 Print
    2015 Westport
    2015 Print · USGS
    Brown County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the precise township and range grid that defines South Dakota's prairie. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Elm River and the small settlements of Westport and Barnard.
  46. 2015 Map of Savo SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Savo SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Savo SE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Savo Township and the surrounding prairie in the mid-2010s are captured here during a period of modern land management. Researchers can trace the grid of rural section roads and find local landmarks like the Columbia Road Reservoir and the Auto Tour Rte.
  49. 2015 Map of Savo SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Savo SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Savo SW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Frederick Township and the surrounding prairie are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape defined by the Maple River and systematic section roads. Researchers can locate family sites and rural landmarks like Savo Cem and Frederick Cem.
  52. 2015 Map of Columbia NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Columbia NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Columbia NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape surrounding Columbia is captured here in the mid-2010s, where the winding James River meets the Columbia Road Reservoir. Local historians and outdoor enthusiasts can trace the Prairie Winds Trail or explore the river's path through the township.
  55. 2017 Map of Savo SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Savo SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Savo SW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Brown County's rural landscape is captured here in the late twenty-tens, showing a well-ordered grid of section roads and prairie wetlands. Researchers can locate family burial sites at Savo Cem and Frederick Cem or trace the path of the Maple River.
  58. 2017 Map of Westport, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Westport, 2017 Print
    2017 Westport
    2017 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in Brown County remains centered around the small prairie settlements of Westport and Barnard. Researchers can trace the section-line roads and the winding path of the Elm River through the heart of the township.
  61. 2017 Map of Columbia NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Columbia NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Columbia NE
    2017 Print · USGS
    In the James River Valley during the late 2010s, this area shows a landscape of prairie wetlands and water management. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grid of rural roads surrounding Columbia and the sprawling waters of the Columbia Road Reservoir.
  64. 2017 Map of Savo SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Savo SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Savo SE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Savo Township and the surrounding Brown County prairie are captured in the late twenty-tens, showing a landscape defined by water management and a rigid section-line grid. Researchers can locate Columbia Road Reservoir and trace rural routes like Co Rd 16 and the Auto Tour Rte.
  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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