Old Maps of Buffalo County, South Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Buffalo County with 31 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 Buffalo County has changed over the decades.


Buffalo County, SD maps

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  1. 1935 Map of Chamberlain, 1975 Print
    1935 Map of Chamberlain, 1975 Print
    1935 Chamberlain
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Chamberlain, Oacoma, and other nearby areas

  2. 1939 Map of Chamberlain
    1939 Map of Chamberlain
    1939 Chamberlain
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Chamberlain, Oacoma, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1941 Map of Pukwana
    1941 Map of Pukwana
    1941 Pukwana
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Pukwana, West Point Township, and other nearby areas

  4. 1941 Map of Kimball North
    1941 Map of Kimball North
    1941 Kimball North
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Kimball, Lyonville, and other nearby areas

  5. 1951 Map of Pukwana, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Pukwana, 1953 Print
    1951 Pukwana
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Pukwana, West Point Township, and other nearby areas

  6. 1951 Map of Kimball North, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Kimball North, 1953 Print
    1951 Kimball North
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Kimball, Lyonville, and other nearby areas

  7. 1953 Map of Huron, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of Huron, 1959 Print
    1953 Huron
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Huron, Redfield, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Huron, 1977 Print
    1954 Map of Huron, 1977 Print
    1954 Huron
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Huron, Redfield, and other nearby areas

  9. 1955 Map of Mitchell, 1973 Print
    1955 Map of Mitchell, 1973 Print
    1955 Mitchell
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Mitchell, Winner, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1959 Map of Mitchell
    1959 Map of Mitchell
    1959 Mitchell
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Mitchell, Winner, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1966 Map of Big Bend Dam NE, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Big Bend Dam NE, 1967 Print
    1966 Big Bend Dam NE
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Fort Thompson District, Grey Hill East Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 1966 Map of Big Bend Dam SE, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Big Bend Dam SE, 1967 Print
    1966 Big Bend Dam SE
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Fort Thompson District, Grey Hill East Township, and other nearby areas

  13. 1966 Map of Stephan, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Stephan, 1967 Print
    1966 Stephan
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Fort Thompson District, Stephan, and other nearby areas

  14. 1966 Map of Big Bend Dam, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Big Bend Dam, 1967 Print
    1966 Big Bend Dam
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Fort Thompson District, Grey Hill East Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 1966 Map of Lower Brule NE, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Lower Brule NE, 1967 Print
    1966 Lower Brule NE
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Fort Thompson District, Grey Hill West Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 1966 Map of Lower Brule, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Lower Brule, 1967 Print
    1966 Lower Brule
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo County, including Fort Thompson District, Grey Hill West Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

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