1900s (20th Century) Maps of Star Township, South Dakota

1. 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.

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4. 1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print

   

   1955 Sioux Falls

   1967 Print · USGS

   The eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail-to-river connections of the era. Genealogists can trace family footprints across townships like Madison and Pipestone, while following the paths of the Big Sioux River and the Chicago and North Western line.

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7. 1957 Map of Gayville, 1958 Print

   

   1957 Gayville

   1958 Print · USGS

   Yankton and Clay counties come alive in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of small prairie towns and school districts tied together by the Missouri River Basin development. Trace the routes of two major railroads or locate rural landmarks like Zion Ch and Saybrook Sch (Abandoned).

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10. 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.

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13. 1958 Map of Sioux Falls

    

    1958 Sioux Falls

    1958 Print · USGS

    The tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa are captured here during the mid-century peak of the regional rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Augustana Academy, the St Marys Cem, and the path of the Illinois Central through Rock Rapids.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 1970 Map of Irene, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Irene

    1972 Print · USGS

    Irene and the surrounding townships of Turner and Yankton counties are captured in the early 1970s during a period of steady agricultural tradition. Researchers can trace local history through landmarks like Trondhjem Ch, Salem Cem, and the Burlington Northern rail line.

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28. 1985 Map of Yankton

    

    1985 Yankton

    1985 Print · USGS

    The Missouri River borderlands of South Dakota and Nebraska come alive in this mid-eighties survey, centered on the newly created Lewis and Clark Lake. Researchers can trace the Santee Indian Reservation and locate historic river features like the St Helena Island Chute and Sand Island.

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31. 1985 Map of Freeman

    

    1985 Freeman

    1985 Print · USGS

    The James River valley in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of communal farming colonies and railroad-anchored prairie towns. Researchers can trace the layout of several Hutterite settlements like Maxwell Colony or locate local landmarks like Gagna Station and Turkey Ridge.

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