Join Free

Old Maps of Watertown, South Dakota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 28 historic maps of Watertown. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Watertown.

Watertown, SD maps

(28)
  1. 1953 Map of Watertown, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Watertown, 1968 Print
    1953 Watertown
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern South Dakota and the Minnesota borderlands are captured here during the mid-twentieth century as the region's agricultural and rail-service centers thrived. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites across the Coteau des Prairies and find landmarks in Watertown, De Smet, and Brookings.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1958 Map of Watertown
    1958 Map of Watertown
    1958 Watertown
    1958 Print · USGS
    The eastern South Dakota prairie and the Minnesota borderlands are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of terminal moraine lakes and burgeoning rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the early paths of the Chicago and North Western railroad or locate family roots in Watertown, Clark, or the Sisseton Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1969 Map of Watertown West, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Watertown West, 1971 Print
    1969 Watertown West
    1971 Print · USGS
    The glacial lakes of South Dakota's prairie country define this late-sixties landscape west of Watertown. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Old Indian Treaty Boundary or find local landmarks like McKinley Sch, the Zoo, and Camp Watymca.
  10. 1969 Map of Pelican Lake, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Pelican Lake, 1971 Print
    1969 Pelican Lake
    1971 Print · USGS
    The glacial prairies of eastern South Dakota are captured here in the late sixties, showing the rural landscape of Codington and Hamlin Counties. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern rail line through Foley and locate the Oxford Cem.
  13. 1969 Map of Watertown SE, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Watertown SE, 1972 Print
    1969 Watertown SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Codington County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the late sixties as the outskirts of Watertown expanded. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line past Appleby and Five Ponds.
  16. 1969 Map of Watertown East, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Watertown East, 1972 Print
    1969 Watertown East
    1972 Print · USGS
    The city of Watertown expands across the Codington County landscape during the late sixties. Trace the city’s development and rail history through Mt Hope Cemetery, the Big Sioux River, and the Burlington Northern line.
  19. 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.
  22. 1985 Map of Watertown
    1985 Map of Watertown
    1985 Watertown
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eastern South Dakota in the mid-eighties remains a landscape of expansive prairie wetlands and agricultural rail towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace the routes of the CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN railroad through Garden City, Vienna, and Watertown.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 2012 Map of Pelican Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Pelican Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Pelican Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Watertown, including Oxford Township, Kampeska Township, and other nearby areas
  28. 2012 Map of Watertown East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Watertown East, 2012 Print
    2012 Watertown East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Watertown, including Rauville, Kranzburg South Township, and other nearby areas
  31. 2012 Map of Watertown SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Watertown SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Watertown SE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Watertown, including Castlewood Township, Appleby, and other nearby areas
  34. 2012 Map of Kampeska, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Kampeska, 2012 Print
    2012 Kampeska
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Watertown, including Kampeska, Richland Township, and other nearby areas
  37. 2012 Map of Watertown West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Watertown West, 2012 Print
    2012 Watertown West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Watertown, including Enemy Swim District, Richland Township, and other nearby areas
  40. 2015 Map of Watertown East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Watertown East, 2015 Print
    2015 Watertown East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Watertown, including Rauville, Kranzburg South Township, and other nearby areas
  43. 2015 Map of Pelican Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Pelican Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Pelican Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Watertown, including Oxford Township, Kampeska Township, and other nearby areas
  46. 2015 Map of Kampeska, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Kampeska, 2015 Print
    2015 Kampeska
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Watertown, including Kampeska, Richland Township, and other nearby areas
  49. 2015 Map of Watertown SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Watertown SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Watertown SE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Watertown, including Castlewood Township, Appleby, and other nearby areas
  52. 2015 Map of Watertown West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Watertown West, 2015 Print
    2015 Watertown West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Watertown, including Enemy Swim District, Richland Township, and other nearby areas
  55. 2017 Map of Watertown East, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Watertown East, 2017 Print
    2017 Watertown East
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Watertown, including Rauville, Kranzburg South Township, and other nearby areas
  58. 2017 Map of Pelican Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Pelican Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Pelican Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Watertown, including Oxford Township, Kampeska Township, and other nearby areas
  61. 2017 Map of Watertown SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Watertown SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Watertown SE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Watertown, including Castlewood Township, Appleby, and other nearby areas
  64. 2017 Map of Watertown West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Watertown West, 2017 Print
    2017 Watertown West
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Watertown, including Enemy Swim District, Richland Township, and other nearby areas
  67. 2017 Map of Kampeska, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Kampeska, 2017 Print
    2017 Kampeska
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Watertown, including Kampeska, Richland Township, and other nearby areas
  70. 2021 Map of Watertown East, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Watertown East, 2021 Print
    2021 Watertown East
    2021 Print · USGS
    Watertown and the surrounding Codington County prairie come into focus in this recent survey. Local researchers can trace the city's civic core around the Codington County Courthouse or locate family sites at Mount Hope Cemetery and Saint Marys Cemetery.
  73. 2021 Map of Watertown SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Watertown SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Watertown SE
    2021 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie landscape southeast of Watertown is captured here during the early 2020s, where the Big Sioux River meanders toward the county line. Researchers can locate the Mother of God Monastery Cem and trace the agricultural grid around Appleby.
Showing maps 1-25 of 28

Top cities near Watertown

See more

Top neighborhoods of Watertown

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Watertown?
  • What is the oldest map of Watertown?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Watertown for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Watertown?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Watertown?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Watertown?
  • Where are historical maps of Watertown sourced from?