1970s Maps of Codington County, South Dakota

Explore 16 historic maps of Codington County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Codington County, SD maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Kranzburg SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Kranzburg SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Kranzburg SW
    1972 Print · USGS
    Eastern South Dakota’s agricultural landscape is documented here just as modern highway expansion was beginning to reshape the prairie in the early seventies. Genealogists can locate the local Townhall or trace the winding path of Stray Horse Creek through the townships of Kranzburg and Hamlin.
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  2. 1970 Map of Kranzburg, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Kranzburg, 1972 Print
    1970 Kranzburg
    1972 Print · USGS
    Codington County was established as a productive farming region by the 1970s, as shown in this detailed survey of the prairie landscape. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate family landmarks like Holy Rosary Cem and St Josephs Cem.

  3. 1970 Map of Lonesome Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Lonesome Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Lonesome Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of eastern South Dakota in the early 1970s is meticulously captured here where Grant and Day counties meet. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Bergen Ch and Cem, alongside geographical markers like Lonesome Lake and the Big Sioux River.

  4. 1970 Map of Still Lake SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Still Lake SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Still Lake SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Codington County in the early 1970s is shown here as a landscape of grid-patterned townships and prairie drainage. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Johns Ch, Townhall, and the Henricks Landing Strip along the Burlington Northern line.

  5. 1970 Map of Florence NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Florence NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Florence NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Coteau des Prairies of northeastern South Dakota is captured here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape of sprawling wetlands and high-prairie townships. Researchers can locate the Egeland Cem and Egeland Ch, or trace the Sisseton Indian Reservation Boundary near Goose Lake.

  6. 1970 Map of Still Lake NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Still Lake NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Still Lake NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The eastern South Dakota plains come into focus in the early 1970s, showing the rural townships of Grant and Codington counties. Researchers can trace the Sisseton Indian Reservation Boundary or locate the local St Johns Ch and Townhall.

  7. 1970 Map of Still Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Still Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Still Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    Codington County's prairie landscape is captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a meticulously surveyed network of township sections and watercourses. Researchers can locate the Esterly Cem, trace the Sisseton Indian Reservation Boundary, and see the rural Townhall.

  8. 1973 Map of Florence, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Florence, 1976 Print
    1973 Florence
    1976 Print · USGS
    The town of Florence and its prairie pothole landscape are captured here in the early 1970s. Local researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate family landmarks like Dexter Cem and Helger Cem.

  9. 1973 Map of South Shore, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of South Shore, 1976 Print
    1973 South Shore
    1976 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape of Codington County is captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a region defined by its glacial lakes and railroad corridors. Researchers can trace the early layout of South Shore and Waverly or locate landmarks like Punished Womans Mound and the Old Railroad Grade.

  10. 1973 Map of Antelope Valley, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Antelope Valley, 1976 Print
    1973 Antelope Valley
    1976 Print · USGS
    The eastern South Dakota prairie comes into focus in the 1970s, showing a landscape of conservation and local townships. Trace family roots and rural infrastructure at the Antelope Valley Cem, the local Townhall, and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line.

  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 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.

  14. 1973 Map of Kampeska, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Kampeska, 1978 Print
    1973 Kampeska
    1978 Print · USGS
    Codington County in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by glacial lakes and conservation areas west of the growing hub of Watertown. Genealogists and outdoor historians can trace old property lines and landmarks like Kampeska, Lynwood State Public Access Area, and the Chicago and North Western line.

  15. 1973 Map of Grover, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Grover, 1978 Print
    1973 Grover
    1978 Print · USGS
    Codington and Hamlin Counties were characterized by a vast network of glacial sloughs and rail lines in the 1970s. Researchers can locate specific rural landmarks like the Townhall, Emmanuel Church, and the tracks of the Chicago and North Western.

  16. 1973 Map of Hazel, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Hazel, 1978 Print
    1973 Hazel
    1978 Print · USGS
    Hamlin County and its surrounding prairie townships are captured here in the early 1970s as a hub for both rail transit and wildlife conservation. Genealogists and local historians can trace the community around Hazel, including Our Saviours Ch and the Hazel Cem near the Burlington Northern tracks.

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