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Old Maps of Lincoln Township, South Dakota for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 16 historic maps of Lincoln Township. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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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
    Brown County's rural landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century as agricultural lands met new residential growth. Researchers can trace the winding Elm River and the development of the Prairie Wood Village Addition near Ordway.
  28. 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.
  31. 2015 Map of Ordway, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ordway, 2015 Print
    2015 Ordway
    2015 Print · USGS
    North of the city in the mid-2010s, this Brown County landscape shows the meeting point of rural agriculture and suburban growth. Trace the winding Elm River as it passes the settlement of Ordway or locate newer developments along Prairiewood Dr.
  34. 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 2017 Map of Ordway, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Ordway, 2017 Print
    2017 Ordway
    2017 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Aberdeen and the settlement of Ordway are captured here during a period of modern expansion into the Brown County countryside. Genealogists and local historians can trace the meandering Elm River and locate family lands near Alkali Lake or along W Richmond Rd.
  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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