1980s Maps of Buffalo County, South Dakota

Explore 7 historic maps of Buffalo County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 1980s, 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 1980s, 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 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Buffalo County, SD maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Lyonville, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Lyonville, 1983 Print
    1982 Lyonville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Lyonville, Logan Township, and other nearby areas

  2. 1983 Map of Pukwana NE
    1983 Map of Pukwana NE
    1983 Pukwana NE
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Union Township, Pershing Township, and other nearby areas

  3. 1983 Map of Shelby
    1983 Map of Shelby
    1983 Shelby
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including West Point Township, Union Township, and other nearby areas

  4. 1985 Map of Huron, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Huron, 1986 Print
    1985 Huron
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Huron, Wessington Springs, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1985 Map of Big Bend Dam, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Big Bend Dam, 1986 Print
    1985 Big Bend Dam
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Millerdale Hutterite Colony, Stephan, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1986 Map of Chamberlain
    1986 Map of Chamberlain
    1986 Chamberlain
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Chamberlain, Oacoma, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1986 Map of Mitchell
    1986 Map of Mitchell
    1986 Mitchell
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Mitchell, Kimball, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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