Old Maps of Carlisle Township, South Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Carlisle Township with 24 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.

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Carlisle Township, SD maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Ellendale
    1899 Map of Ellendale
    1899 Ellendale
    1899 Print · USGS
    North Dakota and South Dakota borderlands come into focus at the close of the nineteenth century as the railroad transforms the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace the early growth of Ellendale and Leola along with vanished stops like Alpha and Delhi.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1952 Map of Richmond NE, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Richmond NE, 1954 Print
    1952 Richmond NE
    1954 Print · USGS
    Brown County's prairie landscape in the early fifties shows a rural community in transition as schools and small settlements consolidate. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Westport Cem and trace the paths of Willow Creek and the Elm River.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 1970 Map of Richmond, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Richmond, 1973 Print
    1970 Richmond
    1973 Print · USGS
    Brown County's rural prairie and waterscapes are captured here in the early 1970s, as the Missouri River Basin development era shaped the land. Local historians can trace the Old RR Grade and explore the grounds of Richmond and the County Youth Camp.

  6. 1970 Map of Richmond SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Richmond SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Richmond SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Brown and Edmunds county lines met in this corner of South Dakota during the early 1970s, as the prairie was shifting toward modern farming. You can trace the remnants of the Old Railroad Grade and find water landmarks like Richmond Lake and the Flowing Well.

  7. 1970 Map of Richmond NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Richmond NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Richmond NW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Brown and McPherson counties come alive in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of section lines and prairie drainage. Genealogists and historians can locate the United Church of the Brethren Cem, a local Townhall, and the remnant Old Railroad Grade.

  8. 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

  9. 2012 Map of Richmond SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Richmond SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Richmond SW
    2012 Print · USGS
    The open prairie of Brown County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by the rigid section-line grid. Researchers can trace the path of Snake Cr or locate properties along W Bridge Rd near Richmond Lake.

  10. 2012 Map of Richmond NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Richmond NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Richmond NE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Brown County’s rural Westport Township is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by prairie waterways and section roads. Researchers can locate the Westport Cem and trace the winding course of the Elm River and Willow Creek Lake.

  11. 2012 Map of Richmond, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Richmond, 2012 Print
    2012 Richmond
    2012 Print · USGS
    Brown County's lakefront residential growth is on full display in the early 2010s. Researchers can trace the development of lakeside communities like Bieglers First Addition, Richmond Lake Heights Development, and Richmond.

  12. 2012 Map of Richmond NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Richmond NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Richmond NW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Agricultural Brown County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by its grid of section roads and quiet waterways. Researchers can trace the drainage of Dry Run and the banks of Willow Creek Lake or locate property boundaries along 372nd Ave.

  13. 2015 Map of Richmond NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Richmond NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Richmond NW
    2015 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota prairie at the edge of the Missouri Plateau is captured here during the mid-2010s, showing a landscape defined by glacial depressions. Researchers can trace the drainage of Willow Creek and locate water features like Willow Creek Lake and Dry Run.

  14. 2015 Map of Richmond NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Richmond NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Richmond NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Brown County's prairie landscape is captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the intersection of agricultural land management and the natural path of the Elm River. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Westport Cem and trace the development of Westport along the section lines.

  15. 2015 Map of Richmond SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Richmond SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Richmond SW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Near the three-way intersection of Brown, McPherson, and Edmunds counties, this modern survey shows the enduring section-line grid of rural South Dakota. Genealogists and historians can trace property lines along Foot Creek and find the exact boundary junctions of McPherson Co and Edmunds Co.

  16. 2015 Map of Richmond, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Richmond, 2015 Print
    2015 Richmond
    2015 Print · USGS
    Richmond Lake and its surrounding prairie communities are captured here in the mid-2010s. Local researchers can trace lakeside development along W Shore Dr or follow the course of Foot Cr through the settlement of Richmond.

  17. 2017 Map of Richmond, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Richmond, 2017 Print
    2017 Richmond
    2017 Print · USGS
    The lakeside community of Richmond is captured here during the late 2010s as it centers around the waters of Richmond Lake. Local researchers can trace residential growth along Richmond Heights Dr and identify regional landmarks like Barber Field.

  18. 2017 Map of Richmond NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Richmond NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Richmond NE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Brown County's rural townships are captured in 2017, showing the agricultural landscape north of Aberdeen during the modern era. Genealogists and local researchers can locate the Westport Cem and trace the winding course of the Elm River near Westport.

  19. 2017 Map of Richmond NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Richmond NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Richmond NW
    2017 Print · USGS
    The rural stretches of Brown and McPherson counties are captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing a landscape of prairie wetlands and section-line roads. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Willow Creek Cemetery and trace the paths of Dry Run and Willow Creek Lake.

  20. 2017 Map of Richmond SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Richmond SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Richmond SW
    2017 Print · USGS
    The northern plains at the junction of Brown, Edmunds, and McPherson counties come into focus here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the meandering paths of Snake Cr and Foot Cr as they feed into Richmond Lake.

  21. 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.

  22. 2021 Map of Richmond, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Richmond, 2021 Print
    2021 Richmond
    2021 Print · USGS
    Brown County in the 2020s reflects a balance of prairie agriculture and lakeside living. Researchers can trace local development around Richmond Lake, finding features like Barber Field, the settlement of Richmond, and Foot Creek.

  23. 2021 Map of Richmond NW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Richmond NW, 2021 Print
    2021 Richmond NW
    2021 Print · USGS
    Northern South Dakota remains a landscape of traditional section lines and prairie drainage in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate Willow Creek Cem and trace the paths of Willow Cr and Dry Run as they weave through the section grid.

  24. 2021 Map of Richmond SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Richmond SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Richmond SW
    2021 Print · USGS
    The intersection of McPherson, Edmunds, and Brown Counties comes into focus in the early 2020s, revealing a landscape of managed prairie and seasonal wetlands. Researchers can trace the paths of Foot Creek and Snake Creek alongside rural routes like Co Rd 11.

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