Old Maps of Clear Lake, Clear Lake Township for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 7 historic maps of Clear Lake. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
  • Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Clear Lake.


Clear Lake, Clear Lake Township maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Watertown, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Watertown, 1968 Print
    1953 Watertown
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern South Dakota and the Minnesota borderlands are captured here during the mid-twentieth century as the region's agricultural and rail-service centers thrived. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites across the Coteau des Prairies and find landmarks in Watertown, De Smet, and Brookings.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Watertown
    1958 Map of Watertown
    1958 Watertown
    1958 Print · USGS
    The eastern South Dakota prairie and the Minnesota borderlands are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of terminal moraine lakes and burgeoning rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the early paths of the Chicago and North Western railroad or locate family roots in Watertown, Clark, or the Sisseton Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1970 Map of Clear Lake South, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Clear Lake South, 1972 Print
    1970 Clear Lake South
    1972 Print · USGS
    Deuel County's prairie landscape is captured in the early 1970s, showcasing the agricultural townships and water bodies south of Clear Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the Old Folks Home, Highland Cem, and the path of the Old Railroad Grade.

  4. 1973 Map of Clear Lake North, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Clear Lake North, 1976 Print
    1973 Clear Lake North
    1976 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, this Deuel County landscape was a mosaic of prairie lakes and conservation lands near the seat of Clear Lake. Local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade and identify civic landmarks like the Fairground and Altamont settlement.

  5. 1985 Map of Clear Lake
    1985 Map of Clear Lake
    1985 Clear Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota and Minnesota borderlands are captured here in the mid-eighties as a landscape of prairie towns and wildlife refuges. Researchers can trace the legacy of regional transport through the Chicago and North Western tracks and the Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2021 Map of Clear Lake South, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Clear Lake South, 2021 Print
    2021 Clear Lake South
    2021 Print · USGS
    Deuel County's high prairie landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural sections between two local centers. Researchers can locate Lakeview Cem and Highland Cem or trace the headwaters of Hidewood Cr.

  7. 2021 Map of Clear Lake North, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Clear Lake North, 2021 Print
    2021 Clear Lake North
    2021 Print · USGS
    Deuel County in the early twenty-first century reveals a high-plains landscape defined by glacial lakes and the agricultural grid. Researchers can trace the layout of the county seat around the Deuel County Courthouse and locate smaller landmarks like Ketchum Lake and the village of Altamont.

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