Old Maps of Watauga, Rock Creek District for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 6 historic maps of Watauga. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Watauga.


Watauga, Rock Creek District 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. 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.

  3. 1972 Map of Watauga, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Watauga, 1975 Print
    1972 Watauga
    1975 Print · USGS
    Corson County, South Dakota, is captured in the early 1970s as a high-plains rail corridor within the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. Local historians can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific through the settlements of Watauga and Bigham.

  4. 1980 Map of McIntosh, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of McIntosh, 1981 Print
    1980 McIntosh
    1981 Print · USGS
    The northern plains of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation are shown here as they appeared in the early 1980s. You can trace the railroad history of Corson County along the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line, connecting settlements like Watauga and Morristown.

  5. 1998 Map of Watauga, 2001 Print
    1998 Map of Watauga, 2001 Print
    1998 Watauga
    2001 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of South Dakota and North Dakota come alive in this late 1990s survey centered on the rail-side community of Watauga. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Tomac Ranch, the local Cemetery, and scattered Windmills across the plains.

  6. 2021 Map of Watauga, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Watauga, 2021 Print
    2021 Watauga
    2021 Print · USGS
    The community of Watauga and the surrounding plains of the Dakotas come into focus in this contemporary study. Trace the intersection of 2nd St and Cemetary St or follow the drainages of Timber Cr and Red Willow Cr.

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