Old Maps of Rock Creek District, South Dakota for Metal Detecting

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Rock Creek District, SD maps

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  1. 1953 Map of McIntosh, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of McIntosh, 1965 Print
    1953 McIntosh
    1965 Print · USGS
    The 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

  2. 1954 Map of Lemmon, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Lemmon, 1964 Print
    1954 Lemmon
    1964 Print · USGS
    The high plains of South Dakota and North Dakota are documented here during the mid-twentieth century. Family researchers can trace dozens of country school sites like Green Cabin School and Bierke School alongside landmarks like The Castles.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Miscol SW, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Miscol SW, 1957 Print
    1956 Miscol SW
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Corson County is captured here during a period of Missouri River Basin development planning. Genealogists and local historians can locate early educational landmarks like Lone Tree Sch and Little Oak Sch along the banks of Bank Creek.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Black Horse NE, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Black Horse NE, 1957 Print
    1956 Black Horse NE
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Grand River valley in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of winding creeks and early rural development. Researchers can find family-history landmarks like Holy Spirit Ch, the Cem in Liberty, and natural features like the Hump.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Black Horse SW, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Black Horse SW, 1957 Print
    1956 Black Horse SW
    1957 Print · USGS
    Corson County rural life in the mid-fifties is centered around the townships of Liberty and Cedar. Genealogists and historians can locate former rural educational hubs like Lightcap Sch and Pleasant View Sch, along with an early Strip Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Cottonwood Creek NE, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Cottonwood Creek NE, 1957 Print
    1956 Cottonwood Creek NE
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Grand River breaks through the open prairie of Corson County during the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape of winding watercourses and high ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the early river crossings at the Ford and the confluence of Lodge Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1956 Map of Bullhead, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Bullhead, 1957 Print
    1956 Bullhead
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Standing Rock Reservation in the mid-1950s is centered here on the Bullhead settlement along the southern banks of the Grand River. Researchers can trace the complex drainage of Rock Creek and Stink Creek through this native prairie landscape.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Black Horse SE, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Black Horse SE, 1957 Print
    1956 Black Horse SE
    1957 Print · USGS
    Corson County, South Dakota, in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of upland ridges and creek-fed valleys during the Missouri River Basin development era. Genealogists can locate rural schoolhouses such as Liberty Sch and Severns Sch alongside landmarks like Battle Dam.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Miscol SE, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Miscol SE, 1957 Print
    1956 Miscol SE
    1957 Print · USGS
    Corson County rural life in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of upland ridges and quiet prairie streams. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the community at the Chapel Sch and Long Butte Sch along High Bank Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Black Horse, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Black Horse, 1957 Print
    1956 Black Horse
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northern South Dakota's river country is captured here in the mid-fifties as the Missouri River Basin project progressed. Map enthusiasts and genealogists can trace the rural landscape around Black Horse and locate landmarks like the Pleasant View Sch and Clay Butte.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1956 Map of Cottonwood Creek SE, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Cottonwood Creek SE, 1957 Print
    1956 Cottonwood Creek SE
    1957 Print · USGS
    Corson County, South Dakota, is captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of Missouri River Basin development. Researchers can locate the Kern Sch and trace the winding course of Cottonwood Creek through the open rangeland.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1956 Map of Little Eagle NW, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Little Eagle NW, 1957 Print
    1956 Little Eagle NW
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River Basin in the mid-1950s was a landscape of remote river crossings and rural prairie parishes. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Little Oak Creek Ch, the Ford crossing on the Grand River, and the settlement at Eagle.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1956 Map of Cottonwood Creek NW, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Cottonwood Creek NW, 1957 Print
    1956 Cottonwood Creek NW
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Grand River breaks through the Corson County plains during the mid-fifties, revealing a landscape of winding watercourses and open range. Researchers can trace the drainages of Cedar Creek, Meadow Creek, and Horse Black Butte Creek across the townships of Sherman and Riverside.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1956 Map of Miscol, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Miscol, 1957 Print
    1956 Miscol
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Grand River cuts through the Corson County high plains in the mid-1950s, revealing a landscape of deep meanders and high plateaus. Researchers can locate the settlement of Miscol, identify the site of Brown Ch, and trace old river crossings like the Ford.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1956 Map of Bullhead SW, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Bullhead SW, 1957 Print
    1956 Bullhead SW
    1957 Print · USGS
    Corson County's prairie landscape is captured in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of Grant and Walker townships. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Grant Sch and trace the drainage of Iron Dog Creek and Stink Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1956 Map of Cottonwood Creek SW, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Cottonwood Creek SW, 1957 Print
    1956 Cottonwood Creek SW
    1957 Print · USGS
    Corson County, South Dakota, is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the cattle-ranching and farming landscape of the plains. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like Gopher Sch, the Stop Mine, and the Homestead settlement.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1956 Map of Miscol NE, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Miscol NE, 1957 Print
    1956 Miscol NE
    1957 Print · USGS
    The winding loops of the Grand River dominate this mid-century South Dakota landscape. Researchers can trace the path of Plum Creek or locate several seasonal river Ford crossings used throughout the Missouri River Basin.

  18. 1957 Map of Lemmon
    1957 Map of Lemmon
    1957 Lemmon
    1957 Print · USGS
    The northwestern plains of South Dakota and North Dakota are captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the rail hub of Lemmon. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of rural schoolhouses and vanished sites like Imogene and the Shadehill Reservoir area.

  19. 1958 Map of McIntosh
    1958 Map of McIntosh
    1958 McIntosh
    1958 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  20. 1971 Map of McLaughlin SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of McLaughlin SW, 1974 Print
    1971 McLaughlin SW
    1974 Print · USGS
    Corson 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.

  21. 1971 Map of Maple Leaf, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Maple Leaf, 1974 Print
    1971 Maple Leaf
    1974 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  22. 1972 Map of McIntosh SW, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of McIntosh SW, 1975 Print
    1972 McIntosh SW
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Standing Rock Indian Reservation is documented here in the early 1970s, showing a remote landscape of open range and winding coulees. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of Hump Creek and Little Soldier Creek past a lone mine and local wells.

  23. 1972 Map of Morristown, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Morristown, 1975 Print
    1972 Morristown
    1975 Print · USGS
    Morristown and the surrounding Standing Rock Indian Reservation are documented here in the early 1970s. Trace the paths of the Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad as it passes by Morristown Lake and landmarks like Peaked Butte.

  24. 1972 Map of Walker, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Walker, 1975 Print
    1972 Walker
    1975 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of South and North Dakota in the early 1970s are defined here by isolated prairie settlements and long-haul rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the community of Walker along the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad near Pamplin Rock.

  25. 1972 Map of Black Horse Butte NW, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Black Horse Butte NW, 1975 Print
    1972 Black Horse Butte NW
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Standing Rock Indian Reservation in the early seventies is shown here as a landscape of broad plateaus and winding prairie rivers. You can trace early water crossings at the Ford on the Grand River or locate landmarks like River View and Delaney.

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