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Old Maps of Grant County, South Dakota

Explore 74 old maps of Grant County, spanning from 1953 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Grant County, SD maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Ortonville, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Ortonville, 1955 Print
    1953 Ortonville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-South Dakota borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey of the lake-rich prairie. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous rural landmarks like Greenwood Cem, Pleasant Valley Ch, and the many numbered schools scattered between Clinton and Odessa.
  4. 1953 Map of Bellingham, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Bellingham, 1955 Print
    1953 Bellingham
    1955 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of western Minnesota and South Dakota are shown here in the mid-fifties as a landscape of rail-connected prairie towns and a dense network of country school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Bellingham and Marietta, or locate rural sites like Immanuel Ch and the Swedish Mission Cem.
  7. 1953 Map of Milbank, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Milbank, 1958 Print
    1953 Milbank
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota is shown here during the early fifties, a landscape defined by glacial lakes and the Sisseton Indian Reservation. Researchers can trace the legacy of the western railroads, locating old stops along the Great Northern and settlements like Milbank, Webster, and Sisseton.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 1954 Map of Big Stone Lake, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Big Stone Lake, 1956 Print
    1954 Big Stone Lake
    1956 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Roberts County and Minnesota come into focus in the mid-1950s as rural school districts began to fade from the prairie. Trace the disappearance of early education at Golden Prairie Sch and School No 19, or locate family plots at Lakeside Cem and Effm Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1958 Map of Milbank
    1958 Map of Milbank
    1958 Milbank
    1958 Print · USGS
    The northern Great Plains in the late fifties show a landscape of glacial lakes and reservation lands shaped by the Great Northern railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grid of settlements from Britton to Milbank and locate landmarks like Enemy Swim Lake and the Sisseton Indian Reservation.
  19. 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
  22. 1967 Map of Gary NW, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Gary NW, 1968 Print
    1967 Gary NW
    1968 Print · USGS
    The 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
  25. 1970 Map of Kranzburg, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Kranzburg, 1972 Print
    1970 Kranzburg
    1972 Print · USGS
    Codington 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.
  28. 1970 Map of Goodwin, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Goodwin, 1972 Print
    1970 Goodwin
    1972 Print · USGS
    Deuel 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
  31. 1970 Map of Summit, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Summit, 1973 Print
    1970 Summit
    1973 Print · USGS
    The town of Summit and the high prairie wetlands are captured here in the early 1970s. Trace the path of the CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST PAUL AND PACIFIC railroad through the Sisseton Indian Reservation Boundary and past the Summit Cem.
  34. 1970 Map of Lonesome Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Lonesome Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Lonesome Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of eastern South Dakota in the early 1970s is meticulously captured here where Grant and Day counties meet. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Bergen Ch and Cem, alongside geographical markers like Lonesome Lake and the Big Sioux River.
  37. 1970 Map of Marvin, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Marvin, 1973 Print
    1970 Marvin
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Marvin area and the coteau landscape of South Dakota appear in this 1970s survey as a mix of religious sites and rail corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Milwaukee Road route past Blue Cloud Abbey and the Eastman Cem.
  40. 1970 Map of Ortley, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Ortley, 1973 Print
    1970 Ortley
    1973 Print · USGS
    Ortley and the surrounding prairie of Roberts County are captured here in the early 1970s, as the railroad still defined the local economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hope Ch, the Townhall, and the steel rails of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific.
  43. 1970 Map of Still Lake NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Still Lake NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Still Lake NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The eastern South Dakota plains come into focus in the early 1970s, showing the rural townships of Grant and Codington counties. Researchers can trace the Sisseton Indian Reservation Boundary or locate the local St Johns Ch and Townhall.
  46. 1971 Map of Corona, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Corona, 1974 Print
    1971 Corona
    1974 Print · USGS
    Roberts County and the town of Corona are captured in the early seventies during the height of the region's rail-and-ranching era. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Township Cem, Townhall, and the diagonal route of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad.
  49. 1971 Map of Marietta, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Marietta, 1974 Print
    1971 Marietta
    1974 Print · USGS
    The prairie borderlands of western Minnesota and eastern South Dakota come into focus during the early 1970s. Trace local history through the streets of Marietta and Nassau or locate rural sites like the Swedish Mission Ch and Pegg Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1971 Map of Rosen, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Rosen, 1974 Print
    1971 Rosen
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-South Dakota borderlands come into focus in the early 1970s as the river valleys intersect with historic land boundaries. Genealogists and historians can locate the St Johns Cem, the community of Rosen, and the path of the Old Indian Treaty Boundary.
  55. 1971 Map of Big Stone Lake SE, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Big Stone Lake SE, 1974 Print
    1971 Big Stone Lake SE
    1974 Print · USGS
    Eastern South Dakota in the early seventies shows a landscape where prairie conservation meets historical boundaries. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate landmarks like Camp Tepeetonka or the Townhall in Lockwood.
  58. 1971 Map of Big Stone Lake SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Big Stone Lake SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Big Stone Lake SW
    1974 Print · USGS
    Grant and Roberts counties appear here in the early 1970s, defined by prairie waterways and early land boundaries. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Lutheran Cem, a rural Townhall, and the Old Indian Treaty Boundary.
  61. 1971 Map of Ortonville, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Ortonville, 1974 Print
    1971 Ortonville
    1974 Print · USGS
    Big Stone Lake and the upper Minnesota River define the state border in the early seventies, a landscape of water-based recreation and rail-side industry. Genealogists can trace family locations at Big Stone City, St Charles Cem, or the residential streets of Ortonville.
  64. 1973 Map of Twin Brooks, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Twin Brooks, 1975 Print
    1973 Twin Brooks
    1975 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, this portion of Grant County centered on the rail-side community of Twin Brooks. Local historians can trace the paths of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad and locate family sites near the Township Cem and the South Fork Whetstone River.
  67. 1973 Map of LaBolt, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of LaBolt, 1976 Print
    1973 LaBolt
    1976 Print · USGS
    La Bolt and the surrounding Grant County townships are captured in the early 1970s as the rail landscape was beginning to shift. Researchers can trace family history at Bethel Cem, locate the old Townhall, or follow the South Fork Yellow Bank River through the Mud Lake State Public Shooting Area.
  70. 1973 Map of Tunerville, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Tunerville, 1976 Print
    1973 Tunerville
    1976 Print · USGS
    Deuel 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.
  73. 1973 Map of Milbank West, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Milbank West, 1976 Print
    1973 Milbank West
    1976 Print · USGS
    Milbank and the surrounding Grant County townships are captured here in the early 1970s, as the railroad and river systems defined the local economy. Researchers can trace the layout of Milbank and locate rural landmarks such as Township Cem and St Lawrence Sch.
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