Old Maps of Deuel County, South Dakota for Metal Detecting
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Deuel County, SD maps
(107)- 1953 Map of Watertown, 1968 Print
1953 Watertown1968 Print · USGSEastern 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 - 1958 Map of Watertown
1958 Watertown1958 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1967 Map of Gary, 1968 Print
1967 Gary1968 Print · USGSCrossing the border between South Dakota and Minnesota in the late 1960s, this area centers on the town of Gary and its river-carved landscape. Genealogists and local researchers can trace early rural life through Grandview Cem, the Chicago and North Western rail line, and the Lac qui Parle State Game Refuge.2 unique versions available - 1967 Map of Canby NW, 1968 Print
1967 Canby NW1968 Print · USGSThe prairie borderlands of Minnesota and South Dakota come into focus in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape shaped by glacial lakes and conservation efforts. Researchers can locate the Fortier Cem, School No 111, and the waters of Lake Cochrane and Culver Lake.2 unique versions available - 1967 Map of Gary NW, 1968 Print
1967 Gary NW1968 Print · USGSThe rural borderlands of Minnesota and South Dakota are captured in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by prairie wetlands and small farming communities. Researchers can trace local lineage through the Antelope Valley Cem and Zoar Ch near Salt Lake.4 unique versions available - 1967 Map of Hendricks, 1969 Print
1967 Hendricks1969 Print · USGSThe Minnesota-South Dakota borderlands come into focus in the late 1960s as a landscape of prairie lakes and pioneer congregations. Trace family roots at the Singsaas Ch Cem or Bohemian Cem, and follow the Chicago and North Western tracks into Hendricks. - 1969 Map of Dempster, 1971 Print
1969 Dempster1971 Print · USGSHamlin and Deuel counties appear here in the late sixties, showing the agricultural landscape near the Big Sioux River. Genealogists can locate family sites near Bemis Cem or trace the path of the Chicago and North Western rail line.2 unique versions available - 1970 Map of Kranzburg SW, 1972 Print
1970 Kranzburg SW1972 Print · USGSEastern South Dakota’s agricultural landscape is documented here just as modern highway expansion was beginning to reshape the prairie in the early seventies. Genealogists can locate the local Townhall or trace the winding path of Stray Horse Creek through the townships of Kranzburg and Hamlin.2 unique versions available - 1970 Map of Brandt, 1972 Print
1970 Brandt1972 Print · USGSDeuel County's prairie pothole region comes into focus during the early 1970s, centered on the small community of Brandt. Genealogists and local historians can locate East Highland Ch, trace the banks of Cobb Creek, and explore the wetlands of Cottonwood Slough. - 1970 Map of Kranzburg, 1972 Print
1970 Kranzburg1972 Print · USGSCodington County was established as a productive farming region by the 1970s, as shown in this detailed survey of the prairie landscape. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate family landmarks like Holy Rosary Cem and St Josephs Cem. - 1970 Map of Bemis, 1972 Print
1970 Bemis1972 Print · USGSSettled prairie life in Deuel County is captured here in the early seventies, showcasing a landscape of section-line roads and rural townships. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade or locate family roots at Swedish Cem and Bemis Ch. - 1970 Map of Astoria, 1972 Print
1970 Astoria1972 Print · USGSThe town of Astoria sits at a crossroads of rail and prairie at the start of the 1970s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago and North Western tracks, locate Bethlehem Cem, and explore the conservation lands around Oak Lake. - 1970 Map of Clear Lake South, 1972 Print
1970 Clear Lake South1972 Print · USGSDeuel 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. - 1970 Map of Estelline SE, 1972 Print
1970 Estelline SE1972 Print · USGSDeuel and Brookings counties are shown during a period of infrastructure growth in the 1970s. Genealogists and local historians can locate the St John Cem, the settlement of Johnsonville, and the Chicago and Northwestern rail line.2 unique versions available - 1970 Map of Goodwin, 1972 Print
1970 Goodwin1972 Print · USGSDeuel County in the early seventies reveals a landscape of glacial lakes and prairie conservation. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Goodwin townsite, the Goodwin Cem, and the path of the Old Railroad Grade.2 unique versions available - 1970 Map of Estelline, 1972 Print
1970 Estelline1972 Print · USGSEstelline at the start of the 1970s shows a classic prairie rail town defined by the Big Sioux River and the Chicago and North Western line. Genealogists and local historians can locate family plots at the local Cem or trace landmarks like the Estelline Municipal Airport and numerous rural Gravel Pits. - 1970 Map of Estelline NE, 1972 Print
1970 Estelline NE1972 Print · USGSDeuel County in the early seventies remains a landscape of section-line roads and family farmsteads. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Tabor Cem, Oakwood Sch, and the local Townhall amid the townships of Havana and Brandt.2 unique versions available - 1970 Map of Toronto, 1972 Print
1970 Toronto1972 Print · USGSThe prairie townships of eastern South Dakota are captured here during the 1970s, showcasing the rural landscape surrounding the village of Toronto. Genealogists and historians can trace family ties at Blom Prairie Cem, locate an Old Railroad Grade, and explore the shoreline of Oak Lake. - 1973 Map of Tunerville, 1976 Print
1973 Tunerville1976 Print · USGSDeuel County's prairie wetlands and small crossroads settlements are captured here in the early 1970s. Local researchers can trace the rural layouts of Tunerville and Altamont or locate the Nelson Cem and Townhall among the numerous waterfowl production areas. - 1973 Map of Lake Francis, 1976 Print
1973 Lake Francis1976 Print · USGSDeuel County's prairie potholes and managed wetlands are captured here in the early seventies, showcasing a landscape dedicated to waterfowl conservation. Researchers can locate the settlement of Moritz, a central Townhall, and the path of the Old Railroad Grade. - 1973 Map of Clear Lake NE, 1976 Print
1973 Clear Lake NE1976 Print · USGSThe prairie landscape of Deuel County is shown in the early 1970s, characterized by the broad Antelope Valley and extensive conservation lands. Researchers can locate civic sites like the Townhall or trace the boundaries of Lone Tree Lake. - 1973 Map of Clear Lake North, 1976 Print
1973 Clear Lake North1976 Print · USGSIn 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. - 1985 Map of Clear Lake
1985 Clear Lake1985 Print · USGSThe 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 - 2010 Map of Gary NW, 2010 Print
2010 Gary NW2010 Print · USGSCovers Deuel County, including Antelope Valley Township, Glenwood Township, and other nearby areas - 2010 Map of Gary, 2010 Print
2010 Gary2010 Print · USGSCovers Deuel County, including Gary, Herrick Township, and other nearby areas
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