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1970s Maps of Grant County, South Dakota

Explore 23 historic maps of Grant County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Grant County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Grant County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Grant County, SD maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 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.
  43. 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.
  46. 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.
  49. 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.
  52. 1973 Map of Stockholm, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Stockholm, 1976 Print
    1973 Stockholm
    1976 Print · USGS
    Grant County is captured here in the 1970s, showing a prairie landscape where the rail-and-farm economy centered on villages like Stockholm and Strandburg. Researchers can locate several community landmarks including Brown Earth Ch, Troy Cem, and the path of an Old Railroad Grade.
  55. 1973 Map of Revillo, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Revillo, 1976 Print
    1973 Revillo
    1976 Print · USGS
    Eastern Grant County is documented here in the early 1970s, showing a prairie landscape shaped by the Burlington Northern rail line and family farms. Researchers can locate the Grant-Deuel Sch, several rural cemeteries like West Vernon Cem, and an Old Railroad Grade.
  58. 1973 Map of South Shore, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of South Shore, 1976 Print
    1973 South Shore
    1976 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape of Codington County is captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a region defined by its glacial lakes and railroad corridors. Researchers can trace the early layout of South Shore and Waverly or locate landmarks like Punished Womans Mound and the Old Railroad Grade.
  61. 1973 Map of Antelope Valley, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Antelope Valley, 1976 Print
    1973 Antelope Valley
    1976 Print · USGS
    The eastern South Dakota prairie comes into focus in the 1970s, showing a landscape of conservation and local townships. Trace family roots and rural infrastructure at the Antelope Valley Cem, the local Townhall, and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line.
  64. 1973 Map of Milbank East, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Milbank East, 1976 Print
    1973 Milbank East
    1976 Print · USGS
    Milbank was a bustling rail and quarrying hub in the early 1970s, situated where the prairie meets the Whetstone River. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary or locate family sites near St Lawrence Cem and the Bethlehem Ch.
  67. 1973 Map of Clear Lake NE, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Clear Lake NE, 1976 Print
    1973 Clear Lake NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    The 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.
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