Old Maps of Brule Township, South Dakota for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Brule Township with 28 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.
- Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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- Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.
These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Brule Township has changed over the decades.
Brule Township, SD maps
(28)- 1935 Map of Chamberlain, 1975 Print
1935 Chamberlain1975 Print · USGSMid-century South Dakota river life centers on the Missouri crossing between Chamberlain and Oacoma during the mid-thirties. Genealogists can locate numerous country schools like Pleasant View Sch and historical sites such as the CCC Camp. - 1939 Map of Chamberlain
1939 Chamberlain1939 Print · USGSChamberlain and Oacoma face one another across the Missouri River in the late thirties, just as the region transitioned into the modern era. Genealogists and researchers can locate numerous country schools and churches, including St Albans Ch, Grace Mission Sch, and Riverview Cem.2 unique versions available - 1940 Map of Iona, 1958 Print
1940 Iona1958 Print · USGSIn the early 1940s, the Missouri and White Rivers shaped life across South Dakota's Lyman and Brule counties. Genealogists can trace nearly twenty rural schoolhouses and cemeteries like Iona Cem, alongside landmarks such as Twilight Butte and the settlement of Iona. - 1944 Map of Iona
1944 Iona1944 Print · USGSLyman County in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of isolated homesteads and river-bottom farms along the Missouri River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Cable Sch and markers such as Iona Cem and Peterson.2 unique versions available - 1952 Map of Oacoma, 1954 Print
1952 Oacoma1954 Print · USGSLyman County ranching and river life are frozen in time just before the valley changed forever. Trace family roots at Oacoma Cem, locate the tracks of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific, or find the original sites of Sharp Ranch and Lindly Ranch. - 1952 Map of Iona NW, 1955 Print
1952 Iona NW1955 Print · USGSThe Missouri River breaks across the Lyman and Brule county lines in the early fifties, just before the Fort Randall Reservoir began to reshape the valley. Genealogists can locate family holdings like Ellis Ranch or Krammer Ranch and trace the drainage of Bull Creek.2 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Mitchell, 1973 Print
1955 Mitchell1973 Print · USGSThe Missouri River valley undergoes a massive transformation in the mid-1950s as the Fort Randall Dam creates Lake Francis Case. You can trace the rail lines of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific through Mitchell or locate local landmarks like Butler Town Hall.2 unique versions available - 1959 Map of Mitchell
1959 Mitchell1959 Print · USGSSouth Dakota’s river and rail corridors come alive in the late fifties as the Missouri River valley undergoes dramatic change. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous small towns and schools such as Academy, Stickney, and Gregory.2 unique versions available - 1974 Map of Red Lake West, 1977 Print
1974 Red Lake West1977 Print · USGSBrule and Lyman Counties are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the Missouri River's transformation into the massive Lake Francis Case. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Grandview Cem and trace the course of Reimer Creek toward the reservoir. - 1974 Map of Chamberlain, 1977 Print
1974 Chamberlain1977 Print · USGSChamberlain occupies a strategic riverfront position in the 1970s, where rail and road infrastructure meets the Missouri. Researchers can locate long-standing landmarks like St Josephs Indian School, trace the Milwaukee Road railroad, and find the old Drive-in Theater. - 1986 Map of Chamberlain
1986 Chamberlain1986 Print · USGSCentral South Dakota during the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by the Missouri River and the rise of Interstate 90. Researchers can trace the development of river towns like Chamberlain and Oacoma or locate remote landmarks like Bijou Hills and Hamill.2 unique versions available - 1990 Map of Mitchell, 1991 Print
1990 Mitchell1991 Print · USGSThe Missouri River and the surrounding South Dakota plains are captured here in the early nineties, showing a landscape shaped by water and wire. Genealogists and historians can trace the gridded townships from Mitchell to the Bijou Hills, locating sites like the Platte Colony and Academy. - 2012 Map of Oacoma, 2012 Print
2012 Oacoma2012 Print · USGSOacoma sits at the edge of the Missouri River valley in the early twenty-first century, serving as a gateway to the ranching country of Lyman County. Local historians and genealogists can trace the town’s grid near the Oacoma Cem or locate family landmarks like Sharp Ranch and Reese Ranch. - 2012 Map of Chamberlain, 2012 Print
2012 Chamberlain2012 Print · USGSThe Missouri River shoreline and Lake Francis Case define this 2012 survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's layout through labels like Riverview Cem, S Main St, and the Lewis and Clark Memorial Bridge. - 2012 Map of Iona NW, 2012 Print
2012 Iona NW2012 Print · USGSThe Missouri River and White River confluence defined this ranching landscape in the early 2010s. Local researchers can trace family-run operations like Glaus Ranch and Ellis Ranch or locate geographic landmarks such as Bird Island and Peterson Bottoms. - 2012 Map of Red Lake West, 2012 Print
2012 Red Lake West2012 Print · USGSThe Missouri River breaks the prairie landscape of Brule County in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Grandview Cem near the Grandview settlement and trace the shoreline of Lake Francis Case past Bailey Island. - 2015 Map of Oacoma, 2015 Print
2015 Oacoma2015 Print · USGSOacoma and the Missouri River bluffs appear in detail during the mid-2010s, showing the town's relationship with the massive Lake Francis Case. Researchers can trace the local road network from Cooper School Rd to E Main St or locate the Oacoma Cem near the river. - 2015 Map of Chamberlain, 2015 Print
2015 Chamberlain2015 Print · USGSChamberlain and Oacoma face each other across the Missouri River in this mid-2010s survey of the river valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town layouts and find landmarks like Riverview Cem, the Lewis and Clark Memorial Bridge, and Cook Field. - 2015 Map of Iona NW, 2015 Print
2015 Iona NW2015 Print · USGSThe Missouri River and Lake Francis Case define this South Dakota landscape along the Brule and Lyman county line during the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace the drainage patterns of White River and Bull Cr or locate specific points like Bird Island and Peterson Bottoms. - 2015 Map of Red Lake West, 2015 Print
2015 Red Lake West2015 Print · USGSBrule County's river bluffs and prairie uplands are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the intersection of the Missouri River and agricultural section lines. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Grandview Cem and trace the original shoreline near Bailey Island. - 2017 Map of Red Lake West, 2017 Print
2017 Red Lake West2017 Print · USGSBrule County in the late 2010s reveals a landscape shaped by the Missouri River valley and a strict agricultural grid. Researchers can locate the Grandview Cem and trace the shores of Lake Francis Case near the southern edge of Chamberlain. - 2017 Map of Chamberlain, 2017 Print
2017 Chamberlain2017 Print · USGSThe riverfront towns of Chamberlain and Oacoma are shown in 2017 as they sit along the expansive Lake Francis Case. Local researchers can trace street-level details near Riverview Cem, the Chamberlain Municipal Airport, and the Lewis and Clark Memorial Bridge. - 2017 Map of Oacoma, 2017 Print
2017 Oacoma2017 Print · USGSThe Missouri River breaks across the South Dakota plains at the town of Oacoma in this recent survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Moeller Cemetery and Oacoma Cemetery or follow the waters of American Crow Creek. - 2017 Map of Iona NW, 2017 Print
2017 Iona NW2017 Print · USGSThe Missouri River breaks of Brule County appear in this 2017 survey, showing where the White River meets the waters of Lake Francis Case. Trace the rugged shoreline and upland drainages like Bull Cr or the low-lying terrain of Peterson Bottoms. - 2021 Map of Iona NW, 2021 Print
2021 Iona NW2021 Print · USGSThe Missouri River breaks of Lyman and Brule counties appear here in the early twenty-first century, showing the meeting of prairie and water. Researchers can trace the winding course of the White River as it feeds into Lake Francis Case near Bird Island.
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