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

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Mercier 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. 1899 Map of Northville
    1899 Map of Northville
    1899 Northville
    1899 Print · USGS
    Northeastern South Dakota in the 1890s was a landscape defined by the expansion of the rails and the settlement of the prairie. You can trace the path of the Chicago and Northwestern RR through early townsites like Northville and Rudolph.
    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. 1960 Map of Aberdeen West, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Aberdeen West, 1961 Print
    1960 Aberdeen West
    1961 Print · USGS
    Aberdeen in the early sixties was a bustling rail hub where major prairie lines converged near the growing city center. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Riverside Cemetery, find neighborhood schools such as Lincoln Sch, and locate the mid-century Drive-in Theater.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1970 Map of Lake Parmley, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Lake Parmley, 1973 Print
    1970 Lake Parmley
    1973 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape of Brown and Edmunds Counties was in transition during the early 1970s as new rail lines were established. Researchers can trace the progress of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line and locate recreation sites near Lake Parmley.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 2012 Map of Aberdeen West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Aberdeen West, 2012 Print
    2012 Aberdeen West
    2012 Print · USGS
    The western outskirts of Aberdeen are captured here during a period of steady residential expansion into the South Dakota prairie. Researchers can trace the development of the Harlin Addition and Derian Subdivision alongside natural features like Lords Lake and Foot Creek.

  14. 2012 Map of Lake Parmley, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Lake Parmley, 2012 Print
    2012 Lake Parmley
    2012 Print · USGS
    Brown County's rural prairie landscape is defined by the section-line grid and the meandering path of Snake Cr in the years following the millennium. Researchers can trace local lakeside development near Lake Parmley via residential routes like S Sunset Dr and Southshore Dr.

  15. 2015 Map of Lake Parmley, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lake Parmley, 2015 Print
    2015 Lake Parmley
    2015 Print · USGS
    The border of Edmunds and Brown counties comes into focus in this mid-2010s survey of the South Dakota prairie. Researchers can trace the development of the shoreline along Lake Parmley and the path of Snake Creek among the rural road network.

  16. 2015 Map of Aberdeen West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Aberdeen West, 2015 Print
    2015 Aberdeen West
    2015 Print · USGS
    The western outskirts of Aberdeen in the mid-2010s reveal the intersection of growing residential neighborhoods and the vast South Dakota prairie. Genealogists and local historians can trace developments like Harlin Addition or locate Riverside Cem near the banks of Foot Creek.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 2017 Map of Aberdeen West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Aberdeen West, 2017 Print
    2017 Aberdeen West
    2017 Print · USGS
    The western outskirts of Aberdeen in the late 2010s showcase a blend of urban expansion and traditional prairie wetlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development near Riverside Cem or identify land parcels along Foot Creek and Lords Lake.

  20. 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.

  21. 2017 Map of Lake Parmley, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lake Parmley, 2017 Print
    2017 Lake Parmley
    2017 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape of Brown and Edmunds Counties is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the waters of Lake Parmley. Local historians and property researchers can trace the roads around the lake, including S Shore Dr and Sunrise Dr, or follow the path of Snake Creek.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 2021 Map of Lake Parmley, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Lake Parmley, 2021 Print
    2021 Lake Parmley
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Edmunds and Brown County line in the early 2020s shows a landscape of expansive prairie farms and natural waterways. Genealogists and local historians can trace modern property access via 372nd Ave and explore the shoreline of Lake Parmley near Maza Trl.

  25. 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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