1970s Maps of Buffalo County, South Dakota

Explore 7 historic maps of Buffalo County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Buffalo County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Buffalo County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Buffalo County, SD maps

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  1. 1973 Map of Big Bend Dam 4 SE, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Big Bend Dam 4 SE, 1976 Print
    1973 Big Bend Dam 4 SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Pershing Township, Crow Creek District, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1973 Map of Gannvalley, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Gannvalley, 1976 Print
    1973 Gannvalley
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Gann Valley, Logan Township, and other nearby areas

  3. 1973 Map of Big Bend Dam 4 NW, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Big Bend Dam 4 NW, 1976 Print
    1973 Big Bend Dam 4 NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Arlington Township, Grant East Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1973 Map of Big Bend Dam 4 NE, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Big Bend Dam 4 NE, 1976 Print
    1973 Big Bend Dam 4 NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Eden Township, Grant East Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1973 Map of Big Bend Dam 4 SW, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Big Bend Dam 4 SW, 1976 Print
    1973 Big Bend Dam 4 SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Fort Thompson District, Pershing Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1973 Map of Mittelstedt Slough, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Mittelstedt Slough, 1976 Print
    1973 Mittelstedt Slough
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Eden Township, Marlar Township, and other nearby areas

  7. 1974 Map of Bedashosha Lake, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Bedashosha Lake, 1977 Print
    1974 Bedashosha Lake
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Fort Thompson District, West Point Township, and other nearby areas

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