Old Maps of Wakpala, South Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Wakpala with 36 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Wakpala has changed over the decades.


Wakpala, 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. 1956 Map of Wakpala NW, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Wakpala NW, 1957 Print
    1956 Wakpala NW
    1957 Print · USGS
    Corson 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

  3. 1956 Map of Wakpala SE, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Wakpala SE, 1957 Print
    1956 Wakpala SE
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Grand River valley in Corson County is shown here during the mid-fifties, dominated by the sweeping high country and the river's winding path. Researchers can trace the route of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad and the drainages of Snake Creek and Claymore Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Wakpala SW, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Wakpala SW, 1957 Print
    1956 Wakpala SW
    1957 Print · USGS
    Corson County’s dissected landscape is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the rugged breaks of the Missouri River Basin. Trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad as it winds past Skull Peak and follows Snake Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Wakpala, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Wakpala, 1957 Print
    1956 Wakpala
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the railroad and river systems of northern South Dakota converged near Wakpala before the creation of the Oahe Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace community landmarks like the St Elizabeth Mission Home and St Bedes Cem along the winding Oak Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  7. 1965 Map of Pollock SE, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Pollock SE, 1967 Print
    1965 Pollock SE
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River and Oahe Reservoir dominate the landscape of Campbell County in the mid-1960s. Researchers can trace the Standing Rock Indian Reservation Boundary across the water or locate family history at Gale Cem and Kvarness Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1966 Map of Mahto, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Mahto, 1967 Print
    1966 Mahto
    1967 Print · USGS
    Corson 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.

  9. 1966 Map of Kenel, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Kenel, 1967 Print
    1966 Kenel
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River breaks along the eastern edge of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation during the mid-1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace the local community at Kenel through landmarks like St Benedict Ch and the Kenel Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1966 Map of Kline Buttes, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Kline Buttes, 1967 Print
    1966 Kline Buttes
    1967 Print · USGS
    Corson County land during the mid-sixties reveals a landscape defined by its high prairie terrain and isolated rural institutions. Researchers can trace early school district locations like Butte Sch and topographical landmarks such as Lonesome Butte or Kellers Dam.

  11. 1967 Map of Glenham, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Glenham, 1968 Print
    1967 Glenham
    1968 Print · USGS
    Walworth County in the late sixties reveals a landscape transformed by the Missouri River's damming and the steady pulse of the rail line. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rural Habenberg Sch, the rail siding at Ridgeland, and the shoreline of the Oahe Reservoir.

  12. 1967 Map of Mobridge NE, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Mobridge NE, 1969 Print
    1967 Mobridge NE
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley undergoes a massive transformation in the late sixties as the reservoir fills the canyon between Campbell and Corson Counties. Trace the historical Standing Rock Indian Reservation Boundary and the upland terrain of Wakpala above the Oahe Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1967 Map of Mobridge NW, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Mobridge NW, 1969 Print
    1967 Mobridge NW
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River breaks in the late sixties reveal a landscape transformed by the Oahe Reservoir along the Standing Rock Indian Reservation Boundary. Trace the shoreline to find the Leavenworth Monument, Fisher Creek, and the upland terrain of Wakpala.

  14. 1967 Map of Mobridge, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Mobridge, 1969 Print
    1967 Mobridge
    1969 Print · USGS
    Mobridge and the Missouri River corridor are captured here during the late sixties as the reservoir transformed the regional landscape. Researchers can locate Sitting Bulls Grave, trace the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line, and find local landmarks like Greenwood Cem or Beadle Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1968 Map of Moreau NW, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Moreau NW, 1970 Print
    1968 Moreau NW
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Missouri and Moreau River valleys are captured in the late sixties as the landscape adjusted to the rising waters of Lake Oahe. Researchers can trace the shifting shorelines of Lake Missouri and follow the boundary between the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Indian Reservations.

  16. 1968 Map of Moreau NE, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Moreau NE, 1970 Print
    1968 Moreau NE
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River breaks of Walworth and Dewey counties appear in the late sixties as the waters of Lake Oahe reshape the valley. Genealogists and researchers can trace the boundaries of the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River reservations or locate the settlement at Ridgeland.

  17. 1975 Map of Laundreaux Butte, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Laundreaux Butte, 1976 Print
    1975 Laundreaux Butte
    1976 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota ridge country comes into focus in the 1970s at the intersection of two major tribal nations. Local historians and genealogists can trace the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River boundaries while locating landmarks like Laundreaux Butte and Flanagan.

  18. 1975 Map of Trail City, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Trail City, 1978 Print
    1975 Trail City
    1978 Print · USGS
    Trail City in the mid-seventies occupies a unique position on the boundary between the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Indian Reservations. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad through the townsite and locate the Trail City Cem and Trail City Lake.

  19. 1985 Map of Mobridge
    1985 Map of Mobridge
    1985 Mobridge
    1985 Print · USGS
    Crossing 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

  20. 1985 Map of La Plant, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of La Plant, 1986 Print
    1985 La Plant
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Indian Reservations meet here in the mid-eighties as Lake Oahe reshapes the Missouri River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Old RR Gr and locate community landmarks like La Plant, Whitehorse, and Rabenberg Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 2021 Map of Wakpala SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Wakpala SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Wakpala SW
    2021 Print · USGS
    Corson County’s rural landscape is captured here in the early 2020s, showing the intersection of natural drainages and the grid of local section roads. Genealogists and historians can trace routes like Lake Rd and the courses of Deep Bank Cr and Snake Cr.

  22. 2021 Map of Trail City, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Trail City, 2021 Print
    2021 Trail City
    2021 Print · USGS
    Trail City and the surrounding prairie lands of Dewey and Corson counties appear in this recent survey. Researchers can locate Trail City Cem, the local PO, and drainage patterns along Snake Cr and Du Charme Cr.

  23. 2021 Map of Mahto, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Mahto, 2021 Print
    2021 Mahto
    2021 Print · USGS
    Corson County’s open prairie and ranch lands are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate the Hope Lutheran Cem and trace the road network connecting the settlement of Mahto along the banks of Oak Cr.

  24. 2021 Map of Kline Buttes, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Kline Buttes, 2021 Print
    2021 Kline Buttes
    2021 Print · USGS
    Corson County remains a land of wide-open spaces and distinct geological formations as seen in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific land tracts across township lines and trace features like Kline Buttes, Lonesome Butte, and Hunkpapa Cr.

  25. 2021 Map of Laundreaux Butte, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Laundreaux Butte, 2021 Print
    2021 Laundreaux Butte
    2021 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Cheyenne River Reservation in the early 2020s are defined by the sharp relief of Laundreaux Butte and the rising waters of Lake Oahe. Researchers can trace the winding paths of Le Beau Cr and Tom-Hit-Cr as they cut through the expansive ranchlands of Dewey County.

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