Old Maps of Lisbon Township, South Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Lisbon Township with 25 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 Lisbon Township has changed over the decades.


Lisbon Township, SD maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Mitchell
    1899 Map of Mitchell
    1899 Mitchell
    1899 Print · USGS
    Southeastern South Dakota is captured during the era of rapid railroad expansion and prairie settlement. Genealogists can trace the early rail stops at Mt. Vernon and Letcher, or locate old watercourses like Enemy Creek and the James River.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Mitchell, 1973 Print
    1955 Map of Mitchell, 1973 Print
    1955 Mitchell
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley undergoes a massive transformation in the mid-1950s as the Fort Randall Dam creates Lake Francis Case. You can trace the rail lines of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific through Mitchell or locate local landmarks like Butler Town Hall.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Mitchell, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Mitchell, 1959 Print
    1957 Mitchell
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mitchell thrives as a mid-century hub of education and rail commerce on the South Dakota plains. Genealogists and historians can trace the community's footprint through the Corn Palace, Dakota Wesleyan University, and numerous rural landmarks like School No 27.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1959 Map of Mitchell
    1959 Map of Mitchell
    1959 Mitchell
    1959 Print · USGS
    South Dakota’s river and rail corridors come alive in the late fifties as the Missouri River valley undergoes dramatic change. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous small towns and schools such as Academy, Stickney, and Gregory.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1980 Map of Mitchell SW
    1980 Map of Mitchell SW
    1980 Mitchell SW
    1980 Print · USGS
    South Dakota's agricultural heartland is documented in the late 1970s, showing the rural grid of Davison County. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific burial grounds like Church of God Cem and Townhall Emsley Cem among the sections.

  6. 1980 Map of Shoemaker Dam
    1980 Map of Shoemaker Dam
    1980 Shoemaker Dam
    1980 Print · USGS
    Davison County townships were defined by their prairie watercourses and rail connections in the late twentieth century. Genealogists and researchers can locate the New Home Cemetery and follow the path of the C M St P & P railroad past Shoemaker Dam.

  7. 1980 Map of Betts
    1980 Map of Betts
    1980 Betts
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Davison County prairie in the late seventies is defined by its rural townships and rail corridors. Trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad past Betts and the Mt Vernon Cem.

  8. 1986 Map of Mitchell
    1986 Map of Mitchell
    1986 Mitchell
    1986 Print · USGS
    Mitchell and the surrounding prairie towns are documented in the mid-1980s as the regional rail and agricultural network matured. Genealogists can locate specific sites like the State Training Sch, Aurora Center, and the Cedar Grove Colony.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1990 Map of Mitchell, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Mitchell, 1991 Print
    1990 Mitchell
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River and the surrounding South Dakota plains are captured here in the early nineties, showing a landscape shaped by water and wire. Genealogists and historians can trace the gridded townships from Mitchell to the Bijou Hills, locating sites like the Platte Colony and Academy.

  10. 2012 Map of Mitchell, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Mitchell, 2012 Print
    2012 Mitchell
    2012 Print · USGS
    Mitchell's early 21st-century landscape reveals a blend of academic tradition and modern residential expansion. Researchers can trace the grounds of Dakota Wesleyan University or locate family sites at Graceland Cem and Sunset Memorial Park.

  11. 2012 Map of Mitchell SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Mitchell SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Mitchell SW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Union Township in Davison County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring grid of prairie section lines. Researchers can locate significant burial grounds such as Church of God Cem and Emsley Cem along the quiet reaches of Twelvemile Cr.

  12. 2012 Map of Shoemaker Dam, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Shoemaker Dam, 2012 Print
    2012 Shoemaker Dam
    2012 Print · USGS
    Lisbon Township in Davison County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing its structured agricultural grid. Researchers can trace the path of Twelvemile Cr and locate local landmarks such as Shoemaker Dam and various section roads.

  13. 2012 Map of Betts, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Betts, 2012 Print
    2012 Betts
    2012 Print · USGS
    Beulah Township and the surrounding prairie are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by traditional section-line roads. Researchers can locate the Mount Vernon Cem and trace the paths of Enemy Cr and Dry Run near the small settlement of Betts.

  14. 2015 Map of Betts, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Betts, 2015 Print
    2015 Betts
    2015 Print · USGS
    Beulah Township and the settlement of Betts appear in this modern survey of Davison County’s agricultural heartland. Researchers can trace the drainage of Enemy Cr and Dry Run or locate burial sites at Mount Vernon Cem.

  15. 2015 Map of Mitchell SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Mitchell SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Mitchell SW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Davison County at the mid-point of the twenty-tens reveals a landscape defined by traditional section-line farming and prairie drainage. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as the Church of God Cem and Emsley Cem near the banks of Twelvemile Cr.

  16. 2015 Map of Shoemaker Dam, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Shoemaker Dam, 2015 Print
    2015 Shoemaker Dam
    2015 Print · USGS
    Lisbon Township in the mid-2010s shows a landscape defined by traditional section lines and prairie waterways. Researchers can locate the New Home Cem and trace the course of Twelvemile Cr to the site of the Shoemaker Dam.

  17. 2015 Map of Mitchell, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Mitchell, 2015 Print
    2015 Mitchell
    2015 Print · USGS
    Mitchell serves as a prominent educational and regional center in South Dakota, shown here in the mid-2010s during its continued northward expansion. Researchers can find detailed street layouts near Dakota Wesleyan University and trace local heritage at Graceland Cem or along the shores of Lake Mitchell.

  18. 2017 Map of Betts, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Betts, 2017 Print
    2017 Betts
    2017 Print · USGS
    Beulah Township and the surrounding Davison County countryside are captured here during the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites at Mount Vernon Cem or follow the waters of Enemy Cr and Dry Run through the rural grid.

  19. 2017 Map of Shoemaker Dam, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Shoemaker Dam, 2017 Print
    2017 Shoemaker Dam
    2017 Print · USGS
    Lisbon Township in Davison County is captured here in the late 2010s, showing a landscape defined by the precision of the section-line grid. Researchers can locate the New Home Lutheran Cem and trace the path of Twelvemile Cr past Shoemaker Dam.

  20. 2017 Map of Mitchell, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Mitchell, 2017 Print
    2017 Mitchell
    2017 Print · USGS
    The city of Mitchell and its surrounding prairie landscape are shown here as they appeared in 2017. Researchers can trace local heritage through detailed sites like Graceland Cem, American Legion Cem, and the recreational shoreline of Lake Mitchell.

  21. 2017 Map of Mitchell SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Mitchell SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Mitchell SW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Davison County agricultural lands are captured here in the late 2010s, revealing the enduring grid of the rural township system. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites such as the Church of God Cem and Emsley Cem near Twelvemile Creek.

  22. 2021 Map of Mitchell SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Mitchell SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Mitchell SW
    2021 Print · USGS
    Davison County agriculture and drainage are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural burial sites such as the Church of God Cemetery and Emsley Cemetery along the banks of Twelvemile Creek.

  23. 2021 Map of Mitchell, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Mitchell, 2021 Print
    2021 Mitchell
    2021 Print · USGS
    The city of Mitchell is captured in the early twenty-first century as a growing center of education and local government. Genealogists can locate family sites at Calvary Cem and Graceland Cem, or trace the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University.

  24. 2021 Map of Betts, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Betts, 2021 Print
    2021 Betts
    2021 Print · USGS
    Davison County at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape of steady agricultural continuity and quiet rural centers. Genealogists and local historians can locate several important sites including Mount Vernon Cem, Lisbon Township Cem, and the settlement of Betts.

  25. 2021 Map of Shoemaker Dam, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Shoemaker Dam, 2021 Print
    2021 Shoemaker Dam
    2021 Print · USGS
    Davison County is depicted here in the early 2020s, showing a rural landscape defined by prairie wetlands and a precise section-line road grid. Researchers can locate New Home Lutheran Cem and trace the course of Twelvemile Cr toward the Shoemaker Dam.

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