Old Maps of Mitchell, South Dakota for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 24 historic maps of Mitchell. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Mitchell's past.


Mitchell, 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 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. 2012 Map of Riverside, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Riverside, 2012 Print
    2012 Riverside
    2012 Print · USGS
    Near Mitchell in the early twenty-first century, the meandering James River shapes a landscape of prairie farmland and riparian bends. Trace local family history and rural travel routes along Old Mill Rd, Bartscher Rd, and near the settlement of Riverside.

  14. 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.

  15. 2012 Map of Loomis, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Loomis, 2012 Print
    2012 Loomis
    2012 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Mitchell and the winding James River valley are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the development around Lake Mitchell and find local landmarks like the Starlite Drive-In and Mitchell Municipal Airport.

  16. 2015 Map of Loomis, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Loomis, 2015 Print
    2015 Loomis
    2015 Print · USGS
    Mitchell and the nearby settlement of Loomis are captured here during a period of modern expansion in the mid-2010s. Trace the local topography from the shores of Lake Mitchell to the winding banks of the James River and the runways of Mitchell Municipal Airport.

  17. 2015 Map of Riverside, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Riverside, 2015 Print
    2015 Riverside
    2015 Print · USGS
    Mitchell and the James River valley are captured in this mid-2010s survey of the eastern South Dakota plains. Researchers can trace rural family land use and landmarks along Bartscher Rd, near the settlement of Riverside, or along the winding James River.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 2017 Map of Loomis, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Loomis, 2017 Print
    2017 Loomis
    2017 Print · USGS
    Davison County agricultural lands and the northern reaches of Mitchell are documented here in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace the rural settlement of Loomis or explore the drainage patterns of Firesteel Creek and the James River.

  21. 2017 Map of Riverside, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Riverside, 2017 Print
    2017 Riverside
    2017 Print · USGS
    The eastern outskirts of Mitchell and the meandering James River valley are captured here in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural property boundaries and find landmarks like Holiness Cem, Riverside, and Rosedale Cem.

  22. 2021 Map of Riverside, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Riverside, 2021 Print
    2021 Riverside
    2021 Print · USGS
    Hanson and Davison counties in 2021 are defined by the winding James River valley as it flows past the settlement of Riverside. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads and burial sites like Holiness Cem, Rosedale Cem, and Old Mill Rd.

  23. 2021 Map of Loomis, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Loomis, 2021 Print
    2021 Loomis
    2021 Print · USGS
    The rural expanse north of Mitchell is captured here in the early 2020s, showing the settled prairie at the Davison and Sanborn county line. Local historians can trace the paths of Dry Run and Firesteel Creek as they approach Lake Mitchell and the small town of Loomis.

  24. 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.

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