Old Maps of Mitchell Township, South Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Mitchell Township with 29 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 Mitchell Township has changed over the decades.


Mitchell 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. 1899 Map of Alexandria
    1899 Map of Alexandria
    1899 Alexandria
    1899 Print · USGS
    Hanson County and the James River valley are captured here at the peak of the late-nineteenth-century rail boom. Genealogists can trace family footprints in early settlements like Rockport, Epiphany, and Alexandria or follow the path of the James River.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
    1955 Sioux Falls
    1967 Print · USGS
    The eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail-to-river connections of the era. Genealogists can trace family footprints across townships like Madison and Pipestone, while following the paths of the Big Sioux River and the Chicago and North Western line.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 1957 Map of Loomis, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Loomis, 1958 Print
    1957 Loomis
    1958 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape of Davison County in the late fifties is captured here through its network of rural schoolhouses and rail lines. Genealogists can locate specific homestead regions near Loomis and trace historical landmarks like Titus Sch and the CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST PAUL AND PACIFIC railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1957 Map of Riverside, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Riverside, 1959 Print
    1957 Riverside
    1959 Print · USGS
    The James River valley near the Hanson and Davison county line comes into focus during the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by rail and river. Genealogists can trace rural school districts like Bard Sch and family-named landmarks like Enemy Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1957 Map of Farwell, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Farwell, 1959 Print
    1957 Farwell
    1959 Print · USGS
    Hanson County's prairie townships are captured here in the late fifties, showing a rural landscape defined by the winding James River. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the Rock Creek Cem, Farwell Ch, and several local schools including Grant Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 1958 Map of Sioux Falls
    1958 Map of Sioux Falls
    1958 Sioux Falls
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa are captured here during the mid-century peak of the regional rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Augustana Academy, the St Marys Cem, and the path of the Illinois Central through Rock Rapids.

  10. 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

  11. 1985 Map of Salem
    1985 Map of Salem
    1985 Salem
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eastern South Dakota’s prairie landscape is showcased in the mid-eighties, highlighting a region defined by agricultural colonies and rail-linked towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Rosedale Colony, the Buffalo Trading Post, and early hubs like Salem.

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 2012 Map of Farwell, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Farwell, 2012 Print
    2012 Farwell
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell Township, including Plano, Butler Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2012 Map of Riverside, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Riverside, 2012 Print
    2012 Riverside
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell Township, including Mitchell, Rosedale Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2012 Map of Mitchell, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Mitchell, 2012 Print
    2012 Mitchell
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell Township, including Mitchell, Beulah Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2012 Map of Loomis, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Loomis, 2012 Print
    2012 Loomis
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell Township, including Mitchell, Beulah Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2015 Map of Loomis, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Loomis, 2015 Print
    2015 Loomis
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell Township, including Mitchell, Beulah Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2015 Map of Riverside, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Riverside, 2015 Print
    2015 Riverside
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell Township, including Mitchell, Rosedale Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2015 Map of Farwell, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Farwell, 2015 Print
    2015 Farwell
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell Township, including Plano, Butler Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2015 Map of Mitchell, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Mitchell, 2015 Print
    2015 Mitchell
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell Township, including Mitchell, Beulah Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Mitchell, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Mitchell, 2017 Print
    2017 Mitchell
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell Township, including Mitchell, Beulah Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2017 Map of Loomis, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Loomis, 2017 Print
    2017 Loomis
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell Township, including Mitchell, Beulah Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2017 Map of Riverside, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Riverside, 2017 Print
    2017 Riverside
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell Township, including Mitchell, Rosedale Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 2017 Map of Farwell, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Farwell, 2017 Print
    2017 Farwell
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell Township, including Plano, Butler Township, and other nearby areas

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