Old Maps of Clark County, South Dakota for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 151 historic maps of Clark County. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Clark County's past.


Clark County, SD maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Milbank, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Milbank, 1958 Print
    1953 Milbank
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota is shown here during the early fifties, a landscape defined by glacial lakes and the Sisseton Indian Reservation. Researchers can trace the legacy of the western railroads, locating old stops along the Great Northern and settlements like Milbank, Webster, and Sisseton.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Watertown, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Watertown, 1968 Print
    1953 Watertown
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern South Dakota and the Minnesota borderlands are captured here during the mid-twentieth century as the region's agricultural and rail-service centers thrived. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites across the Coteau des Prairies and find landmarks in Watertown, De Smet, and Brookings.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Milbank
    1958 Map of Milbank
    1958 Milbank
    1958 Print · USGS
    The northern Great Plains in the late fifties show a landscape of glacial lakes and reservation lands shaped by the Great Northern railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grid of settlements from Britton to Milbank and locate landmarks like Enemy Swim Lake and the Sisseton Indian Reservation.

  4. 1958 Map of Watertown
    1958 Map of Watertown
    1958 Watertown
    1958 Print · USGS
    The eastern South Dakota prairie and the Minnesota borderlands are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of terminal moraine lakes and burgeoning rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the early paths of the Chicago and North Western railroad or locate family roots in Watertown, Clark, or the Sisseton Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Crandall, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Crandall, 1960 Print
    1958 Crandall
    1960 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie of Day County is captured here in the late fifties, centered on the rail-fed town of Crandall. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of School No 4, Sweetwater Lake, and the local Crandall Cemetery.

  6. 1973 Map of Crocker SW, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Crocker SW, 1975 Print
    1973 Crocker SW
    1975 Print · USGS
    Spink and Clark Counties are captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing the rural township structure of the South Dakota prairie. Genealogists can locate civic landmarks like the Townhall and the Chicago and North Western rail line.

  7. 1973 Map of Lily, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Lily, 1976 Print
    1973 Lily
    1976 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape around Lily is shown here in the early 1970s, as the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad still traversed the township lines. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites including St Josephs Cem, Our Saviors Cem, and Hillside Cem.

  8. 1973 Map of Swan Lake, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Swan Lake, 1976 Print
    1973 Swan Lake
    1976 Print · USGS
    The glacial wetlands of Day and Clark Counties come into focus during the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape dedicated to wildlife conservation. Search for local history at the Townhall or trace family sites at Hosanger Cem and the Highland Cem near Swan Lake.

  9. 1973 Map of Bradley, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Bradley, 1976 Print
    1973 Bradley
    1976 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, this area of Clark County remained a vital rail junction where two major lines intersected. Researchers can trace the rural infrastructure of Bradley, find the Townhall in Thorp, and locate landmarks like Calvary Ch and Reid Lake.

  10. 1973 Map of Lone Tree Lake, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Lone Tree Lake, 1976 Print
    1973 Lone Tree Lake
    1976 Print · USGS
    The prairie wetlands of Day and Clark Counties are captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape dedicated to waterfowl conservation and rural farming. Genealogists and historians can locate the St Ansgar Cem and trace the early layouts of Crocker and Graves.

  11. 1973 Map of Florence NW, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Florence NW, 1976 Print
    1973 Florence NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    The prairie wetlands of Day and Codington counties are captured in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of glacial potholes and remote township life. Researchers can locate vanished social centers like St Pauli Ch, the Townhall, and the Wheatland Cem.

  12. 1973 Map of Wallace, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Wallace, 1976 Print
    1973 Wallace
    1976 Print · USGS
    Northeastern South Dakota's prairie potholes and rail-line settlements are meticulously captured during the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can locate the Telemarken Ch, the Lake Nicholson Cem, and the tracks of the Chicago and North Western at Wallace.

  13. 1973 Map of Heggs Lake, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Heggs Lake, 1976 Print
    1973 Heggs Lake
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Clark County prairie in the mid-1970s was a hub for both rail transport and conservation efforts. Genealogists and historians can trace the town of Bradley and its important junction between the Chicago and North Western and the Milwaukee Road.

  14. 1973 Map of Crocker, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Crocker, 1976 Print
    1973 Crocker
    1976 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Clark County is mapped here as a network of prairie sloughs and small-town infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line through Crocker or locate the St Thomas Cem and local Townhall.

  15. 1973 Map of Baileys Lake, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Baileys Lake, 1978 Print
    1973 Baileys Lake
    1978 Print · USGS
    The prairie wetlands of Clark County are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape of scattered farmsteads and rural townships. Genealogists and local historians can locate Clark Center Ch, the small community of Baily, and the Cem.

  16. 1973 Map of Garden City, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Garden City, 1978 Print
    1973 Garden City
    1978 Print · USGS
    Garden City and the surrounding Clark County townships are captured in the early 1970s, showcasing a rural landscape defined by rail and water. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western line through Elrod or locate the Garden City Cem near Mankey Slough.

  17. 1973 Map of Carpenter SE, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Carpenter SE, 1978 Print
    1973 Carpenter SE
    1978 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie landscape at the junction of Beadle, Clark, and Kingsbury Counties is captured here in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the boundaries of Rosedale and Le Sueur townships or locate the Le Sueur Cem.

  18. 1973 Map of Henry, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Henry, 1978 Print
    1973 Henry
    1978 Print · USGS
    Henry and the surrounding Codington County prairie are shown here during the early 1970s, as the region balanced rail commerce with extensive wildlife conservation. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate rural sites like Graceland Ch Cem, Lorinda, and Boyd.

  19. 1973 Map of Raymond, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Raymond, 1978 Print
    1973 Raymond
    1978 Print · USGS
    Spink and Clark counties appear in the early 1970s as a structured landscape of prairie townships and rail-oriented settlement. Researchers can trace local history at the Prairie Valley Cem or follow the Chicago and North Western rail line through Raymond.

  20. 1973 Map of Willow Lake, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Willow Lake, 1978 Print
    1973 Willow Lake
    1978 Print · USGS
    The lakeside community of Willow Lake is captured here in the early seventies, surrounded by a expansive system of prairie wetlands and conservation areas. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like West Merton Cem, the B N rail line, and the Good Hope Ch.

  21. 1973 Map of Clark South, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Clark South, 1978 Print
    1973 Clark South
    1978 Print · USGS
    The town of Clark and the surrounding South Dakota prairie wetlands are captured here in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace section lines across Lincoln and Day townships or locate rural landmarks like the Townhall and Antelope Lake.

  22. 1973 Map of Bryant, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Bryant, 1978 Print
    1973 Bryant
    1978 Print · USGS
    Bryant sits at a vital railroad crossroads in the mid-1970s, surrounded by the wetlands and waterfowl production areas of eastern South Dakota. Researchers can locate early township cemeteries like St Marys Cem and trace the Milwaukee Road tracks.

  23. 1973 Map of Clark North, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Clark North, 1978 Print
    1973 Clark North
    1978 Print · USGS
    The eastern South Dakota prairie comes into focus in the early 1970s, centered on the wetlands and hunting grounds of Clark County. Researchers can trace local lineage and land use through Rose Hill Cemetery, the Chicago and North Western rail corridor, and the County Fairground.

  24. 1973 Map of Carpenter, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Carpenter, 1978 Print
    1973 Carpenter
    1978 Print · USGS
    Eastern South Dakota’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by township grids and scattered rural communities. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites at Union Cem and Richland Cem, or trace the small settlements of Richland and Carpenter.

  25. 1973 Map of Vienna West, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Vienna West, 1978 Print
    1973 Vienna West
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Clark County prairies are captured here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by rail junctions and extensive state conservation lands. Genealogists and historians can locate the Vienna Cem, trace the Burlington Northern line, or find the small settlement at Townhall.

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