1960s Maps of Clay County, South Dakota

Explore 12 historic maps of Clay County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Clay County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Clay County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Clay County, SD maps

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  1. 1964 Map of Burbank, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Burbank, 1966 Print
    1964 Burbank
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley at the South Dakota and Nebraska border is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of river transport and rail. Researchers can trace family history at Ionia Cem or locate the South Bend Sch and Lembke Landing.

  2. 1964 Map of Maskell, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Maskell, 1966 Print
    1964 Maskell
    1966 Print · USGS
    Northern Dixon County and the Missouri River bluffs are captured in the 1960s, showing a landscape of upland farms and river bottomlands. Researchers can trace rural lineages through Maskell, Newcastle, and local burial sites like Maskell Cem.

  3. 1968 Map of St. Helena, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of St. Helena, 1971 Print
    1968 St. Helena
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska-South Dakota borderlands along the Missouri River come alive in the late sixties, showing the river's path around St Helena Island. Genealogists can trace local roots at Bow Valley Mills, St Marys Sch, and St Helena Cem.

  4. 1968 Map of Beresford, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Beresford, 1971 Print
    1968 Beresford
    1971 Print · USGS
    Beresford and the surrounding prairie townships are captured in the late sixties as modern highway interchanges began to reshape the rural landscape. Researchers can locate numerous country schools and cemeteries like Glenwood Sch, St Johns Cem, and Brooklyn Ch.

  5. 1968 Map of Wakonda, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Wakonda, 1971 Print
    1968 Wakonda
    1971 Print · USGS
    Dakota farmland near Wakonda comes into focus during the late sixties, revealing the organized grid of townships and rural waterways. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Columkill Cem, Holland Cem, and the quiet crossroads of Colfax Corner.

  6. 1968 Map of Meckling, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Meckling, 1971 Print
    1968 Meckling
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River bottomlands in the late sixties are anchored by the settlement of Meckling and the prominent Goat Island. Trace local family history through the sites of Bergen Ch, Norway Sch, and multiple country cemeteries.

  7. 1968 Map of Centerville, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Centerville, 1971 Print
    1968 Centerville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Centerville was a bustling agricultural hub in the late sixties, where the railroad and the Vermillion River intersect. Genealogists can trace family roots through the rural townships to find Ivey Sch, Komstad Ch, and Hovde Cem.

  8. 1969 Map of Hub City, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Hub City, 1971 Print
    1969 Hub City
    1971 Print · USGS
    Clay County farming life in the late sixties is centered here on the winding Vermillion River. Genealogists can trace ancestral sites at Lodi Cem, the Dalesburg Sch, and the landmark Spirit Mound.

  9. 1969 Map of Vermillion, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Vermillion, 1971 Print
    1969 Vermillion
    1971 Print · USGS
    The university campus and Missouri River floodplain meet in this late-sixties portrait of Vermillion. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Spirit Mound, Bluff View Cemetery, and the University of South Dakota.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1969 Map of Gayville NE, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Gayville NE, 1971 Print
    1969 Gayville NE
    1971 Print · USGS
    Clay County's rural townships are captured here in the late sixties, showcasing a landscape of section-line roads and family-centered landmarks. Genealogists can trace property roots through features like Westreville, St Patricks Cem, and the historic townhall.

  11. 1969 Map of Alsen, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Alsen, 1971 Print
    1969 Alsen
    1971 Print · USGS
    Southeast South Dakota's prairie townships are captured here in the late sixties as the new interstate era began to reshape the rural landscape. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the locations of the Rockfield Cem, Roseni Ch, and multiple schoolhouses including Brule Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1969 Map of Vermillion SE, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Vermillion SE, 1971 Print
    1969 Vermillion SE
    1971 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Vermillion in the late sixties, this survey shows the rural settlements of Junction City and Midway along the county line. Genealogists can locate several remote burial grounds and churches, including St Peters Cem, St Peter Ch, and Ahlsborg Ch Cem.

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