1950s Maps of Empire, South Dakota
Explore 4 historic maps of Empire from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Empire's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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.
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Start exploring Empire's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.
Empire, SD maps
(4)- 1951 Map of Vale SE, 1953 Print
1951 Vale SE1953 Print · USGSMeade and Butte counties are captured here in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape defined by the Belle Fourche River and intensive irrigation. Genealogists and researchers can locate numerous local landmarks including Empire Ch, the Chicago and North Western rail line, and South Highland Sch (Abandoned).3 unique versions available - 1951 Map of Vale, 1959 Print
1951 Vale1959 Print · USGSThe Butte and Meade county line in the early fifties shows a landscape of irrigated prairies and river bends shaped by the Belle Fourche River. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts like Plainview Sch and find family sites near Vale Cem or the Chicago and North Western rail line. - 1953 Map of Rapid City, 1964 Print
1953 Rapid City1964 Print · USGSWestern South Dakota's transition from the Black Hills to the open prairie is captured here during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the development of Ellsworth Air Force Base alongside historic landmarks like Bear Butte and the Lower Alkali School.3 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Rapid City
1957 Rapid City1957 Print · USGSWestern South Dakota in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of high-altitude forests and growing military installations. Researchers can trace the development of Ellsworth Air Force Base, locate the Theodore Roosevelt Monument, and find rural landmarks like Lower Alkali School.
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