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Old Maps of Lincoln Township, South Dakota

Explore 16 old maps of Lincoln Township, spanning from 1894 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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Lincoln 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. 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
  7. 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
  10. 1952 Map of Ordway, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Ordway, 1954 Print
    1952 Ordway
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Brown County is defined here by the winding Elm River and the rural rail crossroads at Ordway. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of the Thorson Sch, Prairie View Sch, and the Aberdeen Filtration Plant.
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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
  25. 2012 Map of Ordway, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ordway, 2012 Print
    2012 Ordway
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln Township, including Aberdeen, Ordway, and other nearby areas
  28. 2012 Map of Richmond, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Richmond, 2012 Print
    2012 Richmond
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln Township, including Mercier Township, Ravinia Township, and other nearby areas
  31. 2015 Map of Ordway, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ordway, 2015 Print
    2015 Ordway
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln Township, including Aberdeen, Ordway, and other nearby areas
  34. 2015 Map of Richmond, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Richmond, 2015 Print
    2015 Richmond
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln Township, including Mercier Township, Ravinia Township, and other nearby areas
  37. 2017 Map of Richmond, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Richmond, 2017 Print
    2017 Richmond
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln Township, including Mercier Township, Ravinia Township, and other nearby areas
  40. 2017 Map of Ordway, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Ordway, 2017 Print
    2017 Ordway
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln Township, including Aberdeen, Ordway, and other nearby areas
  43. 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.
  46. 2021 Map of Ordway, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Ordway, 2021 Print
    2021 Ordway
    2021 Print · USGS
    Brown County's rural landscape meets the growing northern edge of the prairie city in the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the course of the Elm River as it winds past Ordway and the residential streets of Prairiewood Village.
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