Old Maps of Westport Township, South Dakota

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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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 1952 Map of Westport, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Westport, 1954 Print
    1952 Westport
    1954 Print · USGS
    Brown County's prairie landscape is captured here in the early fifties, following the path of the Elm River through the townships of Oneota and Brainard. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-side growth of Westport and Barnard or locate the rural Kelly Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1952 Map of Richmond NE, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Richmond NE, 1954 Print
    1952 Richmond NE
    1954 Print · USGS
    Brown County's prairie landscape in the early fifties shows a rural community in transition as schools and small settlements consolidate. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Westport Cem and trace the paths of Willow Creek and the Elm River.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 2012 Map of Richmond NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Richmond NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Richmond NE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Westport Township, including Westport, Oneota Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 2012 Map of Ordway, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ordway, 2012 Print
    2012 Ordway
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Westport Township, including Aberdeen, Ordway, and other nearby areas

  13. 2012 Map of Westport, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Westport, 2012 Print
    2012 Westport
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Westport Township, including Westport, Oneota Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2012 Map of Richmond, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Richmond, 2012 Print
    2012 Richmond
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Westport Township, including Mercier Township, Lincoln Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2015 Map of Westport, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Westport, 2015 Print
    2015 Westport
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Westport Township, including Westport, Oneota Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2015 Map of Ordway, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ordway, 2015 Print
    2015 Ordway
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Westport Township, including Aberdeen, Ordway, and other nearby areas

  17. 2015 Map of Richmond NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Richmond NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Richmond NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Westport Township, including Westport, Oneota Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2015 Map of Richmond, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Richmond, 2015 Print
    2015 Richmond
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Westport Township, including Mercier Township, Lincoln Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2017 Map of Richmond, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Richmond, 2017 Print
    2017 Richmond
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Westport Township, including Mercier Township, Lincoln Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2017 Map of Westport, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Westport, 2017 Print
    2017 Westport
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Westport Township, including Westport, Oneota Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2017 Map of Ordway, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Ordway, 2017 Print
    2017 Ordway
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Westport Township, including Aberdeen, Ordway, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Richmond NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Richmond NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Richmond NE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Westport Township, including Westport, Oneota Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2021 Map of Richmond NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Richmond NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Richmond NE
    2021 Print · USGS
    Brown County's prairie landscape near the Elm River is captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural layout of Westport, locate the Westport Cem, and study the drainage of Willow Creek Lake.

  24. 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.

  25. 2021 Map of Westport, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Westport, 2021 Print
    2021 Westport
    2021 Print · USGS
    Brown County agriculture and small-town life are captured here in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the layout of Westport and the settlement of Barnard along the path of the Elm River.

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