1980s Maps of Edmunds County, South Dakota

Explore 4 historic maps of Edmunds County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Edmunds County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Edmunds County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Edmunds County, SD maps

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  1. 1985 Map of Gettysburg
    1985 Map of Gettysburg
    1985 Gettysburg
    1985 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, the plains of north-central South Dakota were shaped by the Burlington Northern railroad and dozens of protected wetlands. Researchers can trace the layout of rail towns like Bowdle, Hoven, and Faulkton alongside family landmarks like Southside Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1985 Map of Elm River
    1985 Map of Elm River
    1985 Elm River
    1985 Print · USGS
    Spanning the state line during the mid-eighties, this area shows a landscape of river-fed reservoirs and agricultural colonies. Genealogists and historians can locate communal settlements like Spring Creek Colony and rail stops along the Burlington Northern Railroad or the Chicago and North Western Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1985 Map of Aberdeen
    1985 Map of Aberdeen
    1985 Aberdeen
    1985 Print · USGS
    The James River valley of South Dakota is seen here in the mid-eighties, centered on the growing hub of Aberdeen. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Chicago and North Western or find rural landmarks like Bath Corner and South Scatterwood Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1985 Map of Eureka, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Eureka, 1986 Print
    1985 Eureka
    1986 Print · USGS
    The northern plains of the mid-eighties come alive in this survey of the border country between South Dakota and North Dakota. Researchers can trace the rail-side growth of Eureka and Hosmer or locate local landmarks like the Plainview Colony and Lake Hiddenwood State Park.
    3 unique versions available

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