Old Maps of McLaughlin, South Dakota for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 46 historic maps of McLaughlin. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.
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McLaughlin, SD maps
(46)- 1953 Map of McIntosh, 1965 Print1953 McIntosh1965 Print · USGSThe north-central Dakota prairie is captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the vast Standing Rock Indian Reservation and the newly formed Oah E Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line through stops like McIntosh, Walker, and Eagle Butte.3 unique versions available
- 1956 Map of Wakpala NW, 1957 Print1956 Wakpala NW1957 Print · USGSCorson County land along the Grand River is captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of Missouri River Basin development. Genealogists and local historians can locate Sacred Heart Cem, Long Hill Cem, and the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad.2 unique versions available
- 1956 Map of Little Eagle, 1957 Print1956 Little Eagle1957 Print · USGSIn the mid-1950s, the community of Little Eagle sat along the winding Grand River on the Standing Rock Reservation. Genealogists and historians can trace the town's social fabric through landmarks like St Pauls Ch and St Pauls Cem.2 unique versions available
- 1958 Map of McIntosh1958 McIntosh1958 Print · USGSThe north-central Dakotas appear here in the mid-1950s as massive engineering projects and rail lines shaped the plains. Researchers can trace tribal lands within the Standing Rock Indian Reservation and locate local landmarks like the Keller Mine or the Virginia Siding.
- 1966 Map of McLaughlin, 1967 Print1966 McLaughlin1967 Print · USGSMcLaughlin and the surrounding plains of Corson County are captured here in the mid-1960s as a vital railroad town. Researchers can trace the town's footprint along the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line, locating the Protestant Cem and the local Landing Strip.2 unique versions available
- 1966 Map of McLaughlin NE, 1967 Print1966 McLaughlin NE1967 Print · USGSThe high plains along the state line between the Dakotas are captured here during the mid-sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line and the location of the Goose Camp Sch.
- 1966 Map of Mahto, 1967 Print1966 Mahto1967 Print · USGSCorson County's rolling prairie landscape is captured here in the mid-sixties, centered on the small siding at Mahto. Local historians can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad as it follows Oak Creek past a local Gravel Pit.
- 1966 Map of Mahto NW, 1967 Print1966 Mahto NW1967 Print · USGSThe borderlands of the Dakotas appear here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of Sioux Co and Corson Co. Researchers can locate the Hope Cem and trace the winding paths of Bush Creek and Blackfoot Creek through Lincoln township.
- 1971 Map of McLaughlin SW, 1974 Print1971 McLaughlin SW1974 Print · USGSCorson County's wide-open prairie and township lines are captured here in the early 1970s. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific through the Lincoln and Cadillac districts.
- 1971 Map of Maple Leaf, 1974 Print1971 Maple Leaf1974 Print · USGSThe northern plains borderland comes into focus in the early 1970s as the rail line still threads through the Standing Rock reservation. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad through the settlement of Maple Leaf and along the banks of Oak Creek.
- 1985 Map of Mobridge1985 Mobridge1985 Print · USGSCrossing the Missouri River in the mid-1980s, this landscape reveals the intersection of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation and the rising waters of Lake Oahe. Researchers can locate significant historical markers such as Sitting Bulls Grave, St Elizabeth Mission Home, and the Leavenworth Monument.2 unique versions available
- 2011 Map of Mahto NW, 2011 Print2011 Mahto NW2011 Print · USGSThe rural expanse of the Dakotas borderland in the early twenty-first century is captured here in this survey of open range and prairie drainages. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the routes of Joe Bush Creek, Blackfoot Creek, and County Rd 5.
- 2011 Map of McLaughlin NE, 2011 Print2011 McLaughlin NE2011 Print · USGSThis part of Corson County near the North Dakota border shows a remote plains landscape during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate family-named infrastructure such as Gustave Aman Dam and TW Lyman Dam along the course of Oak Creek.
- 2011 Map of Maple Leaf, 2011 Print2011 Maple Leaf2011 Print · USGSThe northern Great Plains borderlands appear in high detail during the early 2000s, showing the intersection of tribal land and rural homesteads. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of Oak Creek and locate the community of Maple Leaf or the Standing Rock Tribe Dam.
- 2012 Map of McLaughlin, 2012 Print2012 McLaughlin2012 Print · USGSMcLaughlin and the surrounding Corson County prairie are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing the town's organized grid and rural connections. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Protestant Cem and follow the winding course of Oak Cr across the landscape.
- 2012 Map of Mahto, 2012 Print2012 Mahto2012 Print · USGSCorson County plains in the early 2010s are defined by isolated settlements and a vast network of rural section-line roads. Genealogists and local historians can locate the community of Mahto and trace its layout along Railway St and Mahto Rd.
- 2012 Map of Little Eagle, 2012 Print2012 Little Eagle2012 Print · USGSThe Standing Rock Reservation settlement of Little Eagle is depicted here in the early 2010s, nestled along the winding Grand River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the community's layout and locate the Saint Pauls Cem and landmarks like Elk Butte.
- 2012 Map of McLaughlin SW, 2012 Print2012 McLaughlin SW2012 Print · USGSCorson County's wide-open terrain in the early twenty-first century is captured through its network of vital rural thoroughfares. Researchers can trace the path of Corson Road 13-1 and Bullhead Rd across a landscape defined by seasonal drainages.
- 2012 Map of Wakpala NW, 2012 Print2012 Wakpala NW2012 Print · USGSCorson County's prairie and river systems are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the Missouri River valley transitions into the Standing Rock region. Researchers can locate specific sites such as Sacred Heart Cem, Long Hill Cem, and the path of Deep Bank Cr.
- 2012 Map of Maple Leaf, 2012 Print2012 Maple Leaf2012 Print · USGSThe prairie landscape surrounding Maple Leaf is captured here during the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of local ranching life and northern plains geography. Researchers can trace the winding course of Oak Cr and the network of section-line roads like 24th St and Co Rd-13-2.
- 2012 Map of McLaughlin NE, 2012 Print2012 McLaughlin NE2012 Print · USGSThe open borderlands of South Dakota and North Dakota are documented in this early twenty-first-century survey. Genealogists and researchers can trace the winding course of Oak Creek and the long-established rural road network along 89th St.
- 2012 Map of Mahto NW, 2012 Print2012 Mahto NW2012 Print · USGSThe open prairie of the South Dakota and North Dakota border comes into focus in this early twenty-first-century survey. Researchers can trace the winding paths of Joe Bush Cr and Blackfoot Cr as they navigate the rural corridors along Co Rd-5.
- 2015 Map of McLaughlin SW, 2015 Print2015 McLaughlin SW2015 Print · USGSCorson County’s rural landscape is defined by its rigid section-line grid in the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace the exact layout of agricultural boundaries and local routes such as 108th St and 259th Ave.
- 2015 Map of Mahto, 2015 Print2015 Mahto2015 Print · USGSThe rural landscape of Corson County is shown here in the mid-2010s, centered on the settlement of Mahto. Researchers can trace the path of Oak Cr and the local road network including Bia Rd 44 and 113th St through the Standing Rock Reservation.
- 2015 Map of McLaughlin, 2015 Print2015 McLaughlin2015 Print · USGSMcLaughlin sits at a vital crossroads in Corson County during the early twenty-first century. Family historians and local researchers can trace the town's footprint, from the Protestant Cem to the regional activity at Mc Laughlin Municipal Airport.
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