Old Maps of Hanson County, South Dakota
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Hanson County, SD maps
(86)- 1898 Map of Olivet
1898 Olivet1898 Print · USGSHutchinson County at the close of the nineteenth century was a landscape of emerging rail towns and river valley farmsteads. Trace the early expansion of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul RR near Olivet and Scotland.4 unique versions available - 1899 Map of Alexandria
1899 Alexandria1899 Print · USGSHanson County and the James River valley are captured here at the peak of the late-nineteenth-century rail boom. Genealogists can trace family footprints in early settlements like Rockport, Epiphany, and Alexandria or follow the path of the James River.5 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
1955 Sioux Falls1967 Print · USGSThe eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail-to-river connections of the era. Genealogists can trace family footprints across townships like Madison and Pipestone, while following the paths of the Big Sioux River and the Chicago and North Western line.3 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Alexandria, 1958 Print
1957 Alexandria1958 Print · USGSMid-century Hanson County reveals a rural landscape shaped by competing rail lines and small-town commerce. Genealogists and historians can locate several decommissioned schoolhouses and family-named landmarks like Fulton Lake, St Marys Cem, and the Rosedale Colony.2 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Ethan, 1958 Print
1957 Ethan1958 Print · USGSSouth Dakota's agricultural heartland is captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the rail-aligned town of Ethan. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition of rural education via active and defunct sites like Coyne Sch and Clark Sch. - 1957 Map of Milltown, 1958 Print
1957 Milltown1958 Print · USGSHutchinson and Hanson Counties during the late fifties reveal a landscape of river-bottom farms and communal colonies. Researchers can locate the New Elm Springs Colony, the Colony of Mercy Home for the Aged, and local landmarks like Milltown Cem. - 1957 Map of Clayton, 1958 Print
1957 Clayton1958 Print · USGSHutchinson County prairie life in the late fifties is defined here by the winding James River and a distributed network of rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Rademacher Cem, Clayton Sch, and the Congregational Ch.2 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Rockport Colony, 1958 Print
1957 Rockport Colony1958 Print · USGSHanson County in the late 1950s is defined by the sharp bends of the James River and its communal homesteads. Trace the footprints of the Rockport Colony or locate several local schoolhouses, including School No 3 and a noted School (Abandoned). - 1957 Map of Riverside, 1959 Print
1957 Riverside1959 Print · USGSThe James River valley near the Hanson and Davison county line comes into focus during the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by rail and river. Genealogists can trace rural school districts like Bard Sch and family-named landmarks like Enemy Creek.2 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Farwell, 1959 Print
1957 Farwell1959 Print · USGSHanson County's prairie townships are captured here in the late fifties, showing a rural landscape defined by the winding James River. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the Rock Creek Cem, Farwell Ch, and several local schools including Grant Sch.2 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Sioux Falls
1958 Sioux Falls1958 Print · USGSThe tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa are captured here during the mid-century peak of the regional rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Augustana Academy, the St Marys Cem, and the path of the Illinois Central through Rock Rapids. - 1970 Map of Clayton NE, 1972 Print
1970 Clayton NE1972 Print · USGSHutchinson County agriculture and community life are well-documented in the early seventies, featuring the rolling prairie around Wolf Creek. Genealogists can trace local roots through landmarks like Stern Cem, New Hutterthal Ch, and the shores of Silver Lake. - 1973 Map of Spencer SW, 1978 Print
1973 Spencer SW1978 Print · USGSHanson County is captured here in the early 1970s, focused on the rail-side community of Emery and the surrounding townships. Researchers can trace family history through several local burial sites like St Martins Cem and Elfert Cem or follow the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad. - 1973 Map of Ness Chain Lakes, 1978 Print
1973 Ness Chain Lakes1978 Print · USGSThe tri-county borderlands of Sanborn, Miner, and Hanson counties are documented in the 1970s, showcasing a landscape of prairie potholes and wetlands. Researchers can trace the rural layout of Fairview and find local landmarks like Redstone Cem and Lake Leo. - 1973 Map of Farmer, 1978 Print
1973 Farmer1978 Print · USGSHanson County in the mid-1970s is shown here as a landscape of structured townships and dual rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can locate the community of Farmer, trace the Chicago and North Western railroad, and find St Peter Cem. - 1973 Map of Bridgewater West, 1978 Print
1973 Bridgewater West1978 Print · USGSThis South Dakota prairie landscape in the 1970s reveals the intersection of the railroad and rural life along the Hanson and McCook County line. Researchers can locate family sites like Rasmussen Cem or trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad. - 1973 Map of Canova SE, 1978 Print
1973 Canova SE1978 Print · USGSEastern South Dakota in the 1970s shows a landscape of highly structured prairie farming and conservation efforts. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Edgerton, Immanuel Ch, and Pleasant Hill Cem. - 1973 Map of Spencer, 1978 Print
1973 Spencer1978 Print · USGSSpencer and the surrounding prairie townships are captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of rail-fed commerce and extensive waterfowl conservation. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Lakeside Cem, the local QUARRY, and the Chicago and North Western rail corridor. - 1973 Map of Epiphany, 1978 Print
1973 Epiphany1978 Print · USGSThe border of Miner and Hanson Counties comes into focus in the 1970s, revealing a landscape of prairie wetlands and rural townships. Genealogists and outdoorsmen can trace land around Epiphany or explore the boundaries of the Long Lake State Public Shooting Area and Spring Lake. - 1980 Map of Parkston
1980 Parkston1980 Print · USGSHutchinson County agriculture and transport thrived in the 1970s as the rail line connected the grain-growing heartland. Researchers can locate family roots at SS Peter & Paul Cem, trace the waters of Lake Dimock, or follow the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific tracks. - 1985 Map of Salem
1985 Salem1985 Print · USGSEastern South Dakota’s prairie landscape is showcased in the mid-eighties, highlighting a region defined by agricultural colonies and rail-linked towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Rosedale Colony, the Buffalo Trading Post, and early hubs like Salem. - 1985 Map of Freeman
1985 Freeman1985 Print · USGSThe James River valley in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of communal farming colonies and railroad-anchored prairie towns. Researchers can trace the layout of several Hutterite settlements like Maxwell Colony or locate local landmarks like Gagna Station and Turkey Ridge.2 unique versions available - 2012 Map of Epiphany, 2012 Print
2012 Epiphany2012 Print · USGSCovers Hanson County, including Edgerton Township, Rock Creek Township, and other nearby areas - 2012 Map of Ethan, 2012 Print
2012 Ethan2012 Print · USGSCovers Hanson County, including Ethan, Worthen Township, and other nearby areas - 2012 Map of Farmer, 2012 Print
2012 Farmer2012 Print · USGSCovers Hanson County, including Farmer, Edgerton Township, and other nearby areas
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