1960s Maps of Hand County, South Dakota

Explore 13 historic maps of Hand County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Hand County, SD maps

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  1. 1966 Map of Big Bend Dam NE, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Big Bend Dam NE, 1967 Print
    1966 Big Bend Dam NE
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River Basin in the mid-1960s reveals a sparse ranching landscape divided by the Crow Creek Indian Reservation Boundary. Genealogists and researchers can locate landmarks like the Knippling Ranch, Como, and Curtis Sch among the forks of Elm Creek.

  2. 1966 Map of Burdette, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Burdette, 1967 Print
    1966 Burdette
    1967 Print · USGS
    Hand County prairie life in the mid-sixties is centered on the settlement of Burdette and its surrounding townships. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like the Sunbeam Ch Townhall, Burdette Cem, and the winding path of North Wolf Creek.

  3. 1966 Map of Miranda, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Miranda, 1967 Print
    1966 Miranda
    1967 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape of Faulk and Hand County is captured here in the mid-1960s, centered on the railroad town of Miranda. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Miranda Cem and trace the Chicago and North Western rail line near Dove Creek.

  4. 1966 Map of Rockham SW, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Rockham SW, 1967 Print
    1966 Rockham SW
    1967 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie of Hand County is documented here during the mid-1960s, showing a landscape of family farms and community townships. Genealogists can locate vital landmarks like the Howell Cem, St Michael Ch, and the small settlement at Hand City.

  5. 1966 Map of Rockham, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Rockham, 1967 Print
    1966 Rockham
    1967 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1960s, the prairie landscape surrounding Rockham was a patchwork of family farmsteads and rural townships. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad or locate local landmarks like the Rockham Cem and Zell Lake.

  6. 1966 Map of Rockham SE, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Rockham SE, 1967 Print
    1966 Rockham SE
    1967 Print · USGS
    Hand County agricultural life in the mid-sixties is captured here through its township grids and prairie watercourses. Genealogists and researchers can trace the locations of community landmarks like Wheaton Ch, Center Sch, and the local Townhall.

  7. 1966 Map of Zell, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Zell, 1967 Print
    1966 Zell
    1967 Print · USGS
    Central South Dakota prairie life is captured here in the mid-sixties, where the borders of Faulk, Spink, and Hand counties meet. Trace the rail corridor of the Chicago and North Western through Zell or locate the Mountain Sch.

  8. 1966 Map of Redfield SW, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Redfield SW, 1967 Print
    1966 Redfield SW
    1967 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape of the Hand and Spink county line is captured in the mid-1960s, showing a region defined by its water and game management. Genealogists and historians can trace the borders of the State Game Refuge and locate Cottonwood Lake and the Cem to its north.

  9. 1967 Map of Tulare NW, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Tulare NW, 1968 Print
    1967 Tulare NW
    1968 Print · USGS
    Spink and Hand counties are captured in the mid-1960s, showing a prairie landscape defined by meandering creek beds and rural townships. Researchers can trace local history through landmarks like St Johns Ch, Buffalo Cem, and a notable Flowing Well.

  10. 1967 Map of Miller, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Miller, 1968 Print
    1967 Miller
    1968 Print · USGS
    Miller and St. Lawrence appear at a mid-century peak in the late sixties, anchored by the busy Chicago and North Western rail line. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through the St Anns Cem, GAR Cemetery, and the Drive-in Theater.

  11. 1967 Map of Miller SE, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Miller SE, 1968 Print
    1967 Miller SE
    1968 Print · USGS
    Hand County prairie life in the late sixties is documented here as the local rail and water networks supported a growing agricultural landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago and North Western line, locate the Beulah Ch, and identify numerous Flowing Well sites.

  12. 1967 Map of Tulare SW, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Tulare SW, 1968 Print
    1967 Tulare SW
    1968 Print · USGS
    Beadle and Hand counties appear in the late sixties as a landscape of rural townships and prairie streams. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Tipton Community Ch, early Townhall sites, and family lands along Turtle Creek.

  13. 1967 Map of Miller NW, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Miller NW, 1969 Print
    1967 Miller NW
    1969 Print · USGS
    Hand County prairie land in the late sixties is documented here as a network of rural townships and winding creek beds. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural schoolhouses, including Spring Valley Sch, Sunrise Sch, and Odessa Sch.
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