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Old Maps of Shelby Township, South Dakota

Explore 37 old maps of Shelby 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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  1. 1894 Map of Hecla
    1894 Map of Hecla
    1894 Hecla
    1894 Print · USGS
    The northern Dakota plains are captured here in the 1890s as the rail and river determined the pulse of new settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the early township grids and rail stops like Hecla, Houghton, and the frontier hamlet of Detroit.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 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.
  7. 1894 Map of Savo
    1894 Map of Savo
    1894 Savo
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Dakota borderlands come into focus in the early 1890s, capturing the early township organization and rail development of the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Maple River and the C. M. & St. P. R. R. through Frederick and Oneota.
  10. 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
  13. 1952 Map of Columbia NE, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Columbia NE, 1954 Print
    1952 Columbia NE
    1954 Print · USGS
    The James River valley of Brown County is captured here in the early fifties, showing the interplay of irrigation and conservation. Genealogists can trace the rural school system and family plots at St Johns Cem or follow the Chicago and North Western rail line.
  16. 1953 Map of Hecla SE, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Hecla SE, 1955 Print
    1953 Hecla SE
    1955 Print · USGS
    Brown County's rural prairie landscape is captured here in the early fifties, a time when drainage ditches and artesian wells defined local agriculture. Researchers can locate the Detroit Cem, the Landing Field, and several country schools like Heipemann Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of Houghton, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Houghton, 1955 Print
    1953 Houghton
    1955 Print · USGS
    Brown County's marshy James River valley is captured here in the early fifties during the development of the Missouri River Basin project. Genealogists and researchers can locate the village of Houghton, local landmarks like Fangon Sch, and the extensive Sand Lake Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1953 Map of Savo SE, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Savo SE, 1955 Print
    1953 Savo SE
    1955 Print · USGS
    Brown County's rural landscape is captured here in the early 1950s, showing the early infrastructure of the Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Genealogists can trace local school locations such as Karlan Sch and Bushby Sch or the site of Houghton Dam.
  25. 1954 Map of Daly Corners, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Daly Corners, 1955 Print
    1954 Daly Corners
    1955 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in Brown County is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by township grids and wildlife conservation. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Knecht Sch, James Sch, and the Houghton Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 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
  31. 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.
  34. 1956 Map of Claremont, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Claremont, 1957 Print
    1956 Claremont
    1957 Print · USGS
    Claremont and its surrounding townships are captured in the mid-1950s as a thriving rail-side agricultural community. Genealogists and local historians can locate early rural landmarks like Laurel Sch, Barnes Sch, and the tracks of the Great Northern.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 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
  40. 2012 Map of Hecla SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Hecla SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Hecla SE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby Township, including Hecla Township, Portage Township, and other nearby areas
  43. 2012 Map of Claremont, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Claremont, 2012 Print
    2012 Claremont
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby Township, including Claremont, South Detroit Township, and other nearby areas
  46. 2012 Map of Columbia NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Columbia NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Columbia NE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby Township, including Columbia, Garland Township, and other nearby areas
  49. 2012 Map of Houghton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Houghton, 2012 Print
    2012 Houghton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby Township, including Hecla Township, Greenfield Township, and other nearby areas
  52. 2012 Map of Savo SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Savo SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Savo SE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby Township, including Savo Township, Greenfield Township, and other nearby areas
  55. 2012 Map of Daly Corners, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Daly Corners, 2012 Print
    2012 Daly Corners
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby Township, including Claremont Township, Columbia Township, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Hecla SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Hecla SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Hecla SE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby Township, including Hecla Township, Portage Township, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Savo SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Savo SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Savo SE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby Township, including Savo Township, Greenfield Township, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of Claremont, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Claremont, 2015 Print
    2015 Claremont
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby Township, including Claremont, South Detroit Township, and other nearby areas
  67. 2015 Map of Daly Corners, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Daly Corners, 2015 Print
    2015 Daly Corners
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby Township, including Claremont Township, Columbia Township, and other nearby areas
  70. 2015 Map of Houghton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Houghton, 2015 Print
    2015 Houghton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby Township, including Hecla Township, Greenfield Township, and other nearby areas
  73. 2015 Map of Columbia NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Columbia NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Columbia NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby Township, including Columbia, Garland Township, and other nearby areas
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