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Star Township, SD maps
(28)- 1898 Map of Parker
1898 Parker1898 Print · USGSSoutheastern South Dakota in the late nineteenth century shows a landscape defined by the expansion of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace early settlements and pioneer-era post offices like Idylwilde, Hurley, and the prominent rise of Turkey Ridge.4 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Sioux City, 1959 Print
1955 Sioux City1959 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
1955 Sioux Falls1967 Print · USGSThe 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.3 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Gayville, 1958 Print
1957 Gayville1958 Print · USGSYankton 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).2 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Sioux City
1958 Sioux City1958 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1958 Map of Sioux Falls
1958 Sioux Falls1958 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1959 Map of Sioux City
1959 Sioux City1959 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1968 Map of Wakonda, 1971 Print
1968 Wakonda1971 Print · USGSDakota 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. - 1969 Map of Gayville NE, 1971 Print
1969 Gayville NE1971 Print · USGSClay 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. - 1970 Map of Irene, 1972 Print
1970 Irene1972 Print · USGSIrene 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. - 1985 Map of Yankton
1985 Yankton1985 Print · USGSThe 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.2 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Freeman
1985 Freeman1985 Print · USGSThe 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.2 unique versions available - 2012 Map of Gayville, 2012 Print
2012 Gayville2012 Print · USGSSettled farming communities in Yankton County are captured here just after the turn of the millennium. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads and waterways around Gayville and Volin, locating landmarks like Gayville Cem and the winding Smoky Run. - 2012 Map of Gayville NE, 2012 Print
2012 Gayville NE2012 Print · USGSClay County at the start of the 2010s shows a deeply established rural landscape defined by its prairie cemeteries and drainage networks. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Westreville, Saint Patricks Cem, and the Clay Creek Ditch. - 2012 Map of Wakonda, 2012 Print
2012 Wakonda2012 Print · USGSSoutheastern South Dakota’s prairie farmland is captured in the early twenty-first century, showing the grid-based settlement of Star Township. Researchers can locate Holland Cem, Columkill Cem, and drainage landmarks like the Flynn Dickerson Ditch. - 2012 Map of Irene, 2012 Print
2012 Irene2012 Print · USGSSoutheast South Dakota in the early twenty-first century is captured here in detail, showing the rural section-line layout and small-town street grids. Researchers can locate family burial sites at Salem Cem and Hillcrest Cem or trace the course of Turkey Cr. - 2015 Map of Gayville NE, 2015 Print
2015 Gayville NE2015 Print · USGSPleasant Valley Township in the mid-2010s remains a quiet landscape of section-line roads and family-named landmarks. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of several rural burial grounds, including Union Cem, South Lodi Cem, and Mortvedt Cem. - 2015 Map of Gayville, 2015 Print
2015 Gayville2015 Print · USGSYankton and Clay Counties are shown here during the mid-2010s, revealing a landscape shaped by rural towns and extensive water management. Genealogists can locate Gayville Cem and Volin Cem, or trace the paths of the Yankton Clay Ditch and Clay Cr. - 2015 Map of Irene, 2015 Print
2015 Irene2015 Print · USGSSoutheastern South Dakota farmland is captured here in the mid-2010s, centered on the tri-county border town of Irene. Local historians can trace established homesteads and rural burial sites including Salem Cem, Pioneer Cem, and Hillcrest Cem. - 2015 Map of Wakonda, 2015 Print
2015 Wakonda2015 Print · USGSThe agricultural heartland of Clay and Turner Counties is documented here as it appeared in the mid-2010s. Genealogists can find family-named landmarks and rural burial sites like Columkill Cem and Holland Cem or trace the drainage of Norwegian Gulch. - 2017 Map of Irene, 2017 Print
2017 Irene2017 Print · USGSThe tri-county junction of Yankton, Turner, and Clay Counties is captured here in the late twenty-tens, centered on the town of Irene. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and rural burial sites including Pioneer Cem, Salem Cem, and Trondhjem Cem. - 2017 Map of Wakonda, 2017 Print
2017 Wakonda2017 Print · USGSWakonda and the surrounding prairies of Clay and Turner Counties are documented here during the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural landmarks like Holland Cem, Columkill Cem, and the drainage of Frog Cr. - 2017 Map of Gayville, 2017 Print
2017 Gayville2017 Print · USGSYankton and Clay Counties are captured here in a moment of modern agricultural life and community legacy. Researchers can trace family history at the Gayville Community Cem or study the extensive water management of the Yankton Clay Ditch. - 2017 Map of Gayville NE, 2017 Print
2017 Gayville NE2017 Print · USGSClay County's rural landscape is captured here in the late 2010s, revealing a deep history of settlement through its numerous country cemeteries and parish sites. Genealogists can trace family roots at Saint Patricks Cem, New Lodi Cem, and the community of Westreville. - 2021 Map of Gayville NE, 2021 Print
2021 Gayville NE2021 Print · USGSSoutheastern South Dakota’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by the Vermillion River. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites, including Saint Patricks Cem, Union Cem, and the rural community of Westreville.
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