Old Maps of Plana, Cambria Township for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Plana with 10 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 Plana has changed over the decades.


Plana, Cambria Township 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.

  2. 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

  3. 1952 Map of Columbia, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Columbia, 1954 Print
    1952 Columbia
    1954 Print · USGS
    Brown County’s river valleys and rail lines are captured here in the early fifties, showing the confluence of the James River and Elm River. Researchers can trace the path of the Great Northern railroad and locate rural landmarks like Davis Sch and Plana.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 2012 Map of Columbia, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Columbia, 2012 Print
    2012 Columbia
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Plana, including Columbia, Henry Township, and other nearby areas

  8. 2015 Map of Columbia, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Columbia, 2015 Print
    2015 Columbia
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Plana, including Columbia, Henry Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 2017 Map of Columbia, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Columbia, 2017 Print
    2017 Columbia
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Plana, including Columbia, Henry Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 2021 Map of Columbia, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Columbia, 2021 Print
    2021 Columbia
    2021 Print · USGS
    Columbia and the surrounding Brown County plains are documented here in the early 2020s, showcasing the winding confluence of the James River and Elm River. Researchers can locate family sites at the Columbia City Cem or trace the small settlement at Plana.

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