Old Maps of Willow Lake Township, South Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Willow Lake Township with 15 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.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • 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 Willow Lake Township has changed over the decades.


Willow Lake Township, SD maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Kimball North
    1941 Map of Kimball North
    1941 Kimball North
    1941 Print · USGS
    Brule County's agricultural heartland is documented here on the eve of the Second World War, showing a landscape defined by rail and rural schools. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Kimball or locate specific country schools like Fagerhaug Sch and Brooks Sch.

  2. 1951 Map of Kimball North, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Kimball North, 1953 Print
    1951 Kimball North
    1953 Print · USGS
    Brule County and the surrounding prairie are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by small-town life and rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Lyonville, Crow Lake Ch, and the Brooks Sch.

  3. 1955 Map of Mitchell, 1973 Print
    1955 Map of Mitchell, 1973 Print
    1955 Mitchell
    1973 Print · USGS
    The 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

  4. 1959 Map of Mitchell
    1959 Map of Mitchell
    1959 Mitchell
    1959 Print · USGS
    South 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

  5. 1982 Map of Kimball North, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Kimball North, 1983 Print
    1982 Kimball North
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Brule County prairie during the early eighties shows a landscape of established townships and extensive conservation lands. Trace the development of Kimball and the borders of the National Waterfowl Production Area near Willow Lake.

  6. 1986 Map of Mitchell
    1986 Map of Mitchell
    1986 Mitchell
    1986 Print · USGS
    Mitchell and the surrounding prairie towns are documented in the mid-1980s as the regional rail and agricultural network matured. Genealogists can locate specific sites like the State Training Sch, Aurora Center, and the Cedar Grove Colony.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1990 Map of Mitchell, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Mitchell, 1991 Print
    1990 Mitchell
    1991 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  8. 2012 Map of Kimball North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Kimball North, 2012 Print
    2012 Kimball North
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Willow Lake Township, including Kimball, Kimball Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 2012 Map of Wilson Dam, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Wilson Dam, 2012 Print
    2012 Wilson Dam
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Willow Lake Township, including Patten Township, White Lake Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 2015 Map of Kimball North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Kimball North, 2015 Print
    2015 Kimball North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Willow Lake Township, including Kimball, Kimball Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 2015 Map of Wilson Dam, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Wilson Dam, 2015 Print
    2015 Wilson Dam
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Willow Lake Township, including Patten Township, White Lake Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 2017 Map of Wilson Dam, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Wilson Dam, 2017 Print
    2017 Wilson Dam
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Willow Lake Township, including Patten Township, White Lake Township, and other nearby areas

  13. 2017 Map of Kimball North, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Kimball North, 2017 Print
    2017 Kimball North
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Willow Lake Township, including Kimball, Kimball Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2021 Map of Kimball North, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Kimball North, 2021 Print
    2021 Kimball North
    2021 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Kimball and the surrounding Brule County prairie are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the section-line road network and locate landmarks like Sobek Lake and the Kimball Municipal Airport.

  15. 2021 Map of Wilson Dam, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Wilson Dam, 2021 Print
    2021 Wilson Dam
    2021 Print · USGS
    Rural South Dakota at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape defined by its section-line roads and prairie potholes. Researchers can locate family lands along 371st Ave or trace the area around Drake Farm Airport and Wilson Dam.

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