Old Maps of Blue Bell, South Dakota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Blue Bell. 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 Blue Bell.


Blue Bell, SD maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Hermosa
    1894 Map of Hermosa
    1894 Hermosa
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills gold and ranching frontier comes into focus during the late nineteenth century as mining camps and rail lines began to anchor the territory. Genealogists and historians can trace early families in Keystone, Rockerville, and around the Etta Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1901 Map of Hermosa
    1901 Map of Hermosa
    1901 Hermosa
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills frontier comes alive in this survey of Pennington and Custer counties during the height of the regional mining boom. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Keystone, Rockerville, and Wind Cave, along with vanished industrial sites like Etta Mill.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Mt. Coolidge, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Mt. Coolidge, 1956 Print
    1955 Mt. Coolidge
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills wilderness of the mid-1950s is captured here as conservation boundaries were maturing around Mt Coolidge. Researchers can trace the early layout of Custer State Park and locate historic landmarks like the Lookout Tower and Blue Bell.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Hot Springs, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Hot Springs, 1958 Print
    1955 Hot Springs
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills and South Dakota badlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, during a peak of military and industrial activity. Researchers can locate the Black Hills Ordnance Depot, early Uranium Mines, and historic rail stops like Pringle or Oglala.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1977 Map of Mount Rushmore, 1978 Print
    1977 Map of Mount Rushmore, 1978 Print
    1977 Mount Rushmore
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills landscape of the late 1970s is shown here at a moment when historic mining and modern tourism converged. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the Burlington Northern and find sites like Spokane Mine or the town of Pringle.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2012 Map of Mount Coolidge, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Mount Coolidge, 2012 Print
    2012 Mount Coolidge
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Blue Bell, including Custer County, United States, and other nearby areas

  7. 2015 Map of Mount Coolidge, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Mount Coolidge, 2015 Print
    2015 Mount Coolidge
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Blue Bell, including Custer County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2017 Map of Mount Coolidge, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Mount Coolidge, 2017 Print
    2017 Mount Coolidge
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Blue Bell, including Custer County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 2021 Map of Mount Coolidge, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Mount Coolidge, 2021 Print
    2021 Mount Coolidge
    2021 Print · USGS
    Custer County's rugged Black Hills terrain is meticulously documented in the early 2020s, highlighting the intersection of national forest and park lands. Researchers can trace remote backcountry routes like Lame Johnny Rd and locate landmarks such as Mt Coolidge and Racetrack Butte.

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