Old Maps of James, Henry Township

Explore 9 old maps of James, spanning from 1895 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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James, Henry Township maps

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  1. 1895 Map of Aberdeen
    1895 Map of Aberdeen
    1895 Aberdeen
    1895 Print · USGS
    Northeastern 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

  2. 1954 Map of James, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of James, 1955 Print
    1954 James
    1955 Print · USGS
    Brown County's prairie landscape was dotted with family-named schoolhouses and rail sidings during the mid-1950s. Genealogists and local historians can trace specific community hubs like James, the Joan of Arc Sch, and the James Cemetery.
    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. 1985 Map of Aberdeen
    1985 Map of Aberdeen
    1985 Aberdeen
    1985 Print · USGS
    The 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

  6. 2012 Map of James, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of James, 2012 Print
    2012 James
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers James, including Gem Township, West Hanson Township, and other nearby areas

  7. 2015 Map of James, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of James, 2015 Print
    2015 James
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers James, including Gem Township, West Hanson Township, and other nearby areas

  8. 2017 Map of James, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of James, 2017 Print
    2017 James
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers James, including Gem Township, West Hanson Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 2021 Map of James, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of James, 2021 Print
    2021 James
    2021 Print · USGS
    The James River valley in Brown County comes into focus in the early 2020s, showcasing a landscape of steady prairie agriculture. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the settlement of James and the winding course of Mud Cr through the rural grid.

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