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Old Maps of Fairview Township, South Dakota for Metal Detecting

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Fairview Township, SD maps

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  1. 1898 Map of Elk Point, 1960 Print
    1898 Map of Elk Point, 1960 Print
    1898 Elk Point
    1960 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa are captured here in the late nineteenth century as a landscape of ferries and river-fed commerce. Researchers can trace the early foundations of Elk Point and Vermillion or locate vanished crossings like Ionia Ferry and the Ponca Ferry.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1901 Map of Elk Point
    1901 Map of Elk Point
    1901 Elk Point
    1901 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa are captured here at the turn of the century during the peak of the steam rail era. Researchers can trace the original paths of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Ry. and locate early settlements like Spirit Mound, Newcastle, and Burbank.
  7. 1907 Map of Elk Point
    1907 Map of Elk Point
    1907 Elk Point
    1907 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa are shown here at the start of the century, centered on the Missouri and Big Sioux river valleys. Researchers can trace the river's old path through oxbows like Mc Cook Lake and locate early river crossings including Vermilion Ferry and Ponca Ferry.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 1955 Map of Sioux City, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Sioux City, 1959 Print
    1955 Sioux City
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley in the mid-fifties is captured here during a time of major engineering and social transition. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Gavins Point Dam, tribal boundaries on the Santee Sioux Indian Reservation, and local landmarks like the Norfolk State Hospital.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1958 Map of Sioux City
    1958 Map of Sioux City
    1958 Sioux City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley in the late fifties was a bustling intersection of tribal lands, rail corridors, and river towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through specific rural sites like Daisy Valley School, St Johns Church and School, and Yankton State Hospital.
  16. 1959 Map of Sioux City
    1959 Map of Sioux City
    1959 Sioux City
    1959 Print · USGS
    The tri-state region surrounding the Missouri River is captured here in the late fifties, showing the convergence of Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous country schoolhouses like Cemetery School and the many numbered Washington School districts.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 1986 Map of Sioux City North
    1986 Map of Sioux City North
    1986 Sioux City North
    1986 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska are captured here in the mid-eighties as the region's agricultural and academic centers thrived. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Illinois Central Gulf and locate landmarks from Briar Cliff College to the heights of Spirit Mound.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1994 Map of Maskell, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of Maskell, 1995 Print
    1994 Maskell
    1995 Print · USGS
    Dixon County and the Missouri River bluffs are documented here during the mid-nineties, showing the rural landscape before modern development. Researchers can locate early burial sites at Maskell Cem and trace the paths of Turkey Creek and North Aowa Creek.
  37. 1994 Map of Burbank, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of Burbank, 1995 Print
    1994 Burbank
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley at the South Dakota and Nebraska border reveals a mix of prairie rail towns and river bluffs in the 1990s. Trace local family history through Ionia Cem, the town of Newcastle, and the historic Lembke Landing.
  40. 1994 Map of Vermillion, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of Vermillion, 1995 Print
    1994 Vermillion
    1995 Print · USGS
    Vermillion and the surrounding Missouri River bottomlands are shown in great detail in the mid-nineties. Local historians can trace the development of the University of South Dakota campus, the Dakotadome, and family sites like Bluff View Cemetery.
  43. 2011 Map of Maskell, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Maskell, 2011 Print
    2011 Maskell
    2011 Print · USGS
    Dixon County's rural character remains on full display in the early twenty-first century as the winding Missouri River forms its northern boundary. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Maskell, including the Maskell Cemetery and Maskell Post Office.
  46. 2012 Map of Vermillion SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Vermillion SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Vermillion SE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Clay County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of precise agricultural sections and evolving highway infrastructure. Researchers can locate family-named landmarks and local burial sites like Saint Peters Cem, Dowlin Cem, and the settlement at Junction City.
  49. 2012 Map of Vermillion, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Vermillion, 2012 Print
    2012 Vermillion
    2012 Print · USGS
    The university city of Vermillion is captured here in the early twenty-first century as it sits between the Missouri and Vermillion Rivers. Researchers can trace the layout of the University of South Dakota and locate landmarks like Spirit Mound and Bluff View Cem.
  52. 2012 Map of Burbank, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Burbank, 2012 Print
    2012 Burbank
    2012 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River borderlands near the South Dakota and Nebraska line appear in this 2012 survey. Genealogists and local historians can locate Ionia Cem and trace the terrain across family-named landmarks like Pumpkin Hill, Lembke Landing, and Rattlesnake Hill.
  55. 2014 Map of Maskell, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Maskell, 2014 Print
    2014 Maskell
    2014 Print · USGS
    Northern Nebraska and the South Dakota borderlands are captured here during the mid-2010s, centered on the Missouri riverfront. Researchers can trace local heritage through the Maskell Cem and Lime Creek Cem or locate the settlements of Maskell and Newcastle.
  58. 2015 Map of Burbank, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Burbank, 2015 Print
    2015 Burbank
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley at the South Dakota and Nebraska border reveals a mix of river-bottom ecology and bluff-top settlements. Researchers can trace the layout of Newcastle, find the Ionia Cem, and locate landmarks like Boy Scout Hill.
  61. 2015 Map of Vermillion SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Vermillion SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Vermillion SE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Fairview Township and the Clay County border are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape of traditional section-line farms and modern transit. Researchers can locate family sites near Saint Peters Cem, Dowlin Cem, and the community of Junction City.
  64. 2015 Map of Vermillion, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Vermillion, 2015 Print
    2015 Vermillion
    2015 Print · USGS
    Vermillion and the Missouri River valley are captured in this mid-2010s survey as the city expands around the University of S Dakota. Researchers can trace local burial sites at Clay Creek Cem or locate landmarks like Spirit Mound and Harold Davidson Field.
  67. 2017 Map of Maskell, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Maskell, 2017 Print
    2017 Maskell
    2017 Print · USGS
    Dixon County, Nebraska, and Clay County, South Dakota, meet along the winding Missouri River in this recent topographic survey. Researchers can trace rural lineages through sites like Maskell Cem or locate the small communities of Maskell, Newcastle, and Lime Grove.
  70. 2017 Map of Burbank, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Burbank, 2017 Print
    2017 Burbank
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River border between South Dakota and Nebraska is captured here in the late 2010s. Local researchers can trace family sites near Newcastle, locate the Ionia Cem, or explore the terrain around Rattlesnake Hill and Burbank Lake.
  73. 2017 Map of Vermillion SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Vermillion SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Vermillion SE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Southeast South Dakota farmland is captured here in the years before the modern era, showing the rural structure of Clay and Union counties. Genealogists can trace family roots through several local sites including Saint Mary Cem, Junction City, and the Ahlisborg Lutheran Cem.
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