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Old Maps of Hanson Township, South Dakota

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  1. 1899 Map of Alexandria
    1899 Map of Alexandria
    1899 Alexandria
    1899 Print · USGS
    Hanson 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
  4. 1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
    1955 Sioux Falls
    1967 Print · USGS
    The 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
  7. 1957 Map of Alexandria, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Alexandria, 1958 Print
    1957 Alexandria
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-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
  10. 1957 Map of Riverside, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Riverside, 1959 Print
    1957 Riverside
    1959 Print · USGS
    The 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
  13. 1957 Map of Farwell, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Farwell, 1959 Print
    1957 Farwell
    1959 Print · USGS
    Hanson 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
  16. 1958 Map of Sioux Falls
    1958 Map of Sioux Falls
    1958 Sioux Falls
    1958 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  19. 1973 Map of Ness Chain Lakes, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Ness Chain Lakes, 1978 Print
    1973 Ness Chain Lakes
    1978 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  22. 1985 Map of Salem
    1985 Map of Salem
    1985 Salem
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eastern 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.
  25. 2012 Map of Farwell, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Farwell, 2012 Print
    2012 Farwell
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Hanson Township, including Plano, Butler Township, and other nearby areas
  28. 2012 Map of Riverside, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Riverside, 2012 Print
    2012 Riverside
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Hanson Township, including Mitchell, Rosedale Township, and other nearby areas
  31. 2012 Map of Ness Chain Lakes, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ness Chain Lakes, 2012 Print
    2012 Ness Chain Lakes
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Hanson Township, including Jasper Township, Ravenna Township, and other nearby areas
  34. 2012 Map of Alexandria, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Alexandria, 2012 Print
    2012 Alexandria
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Hanson Township, including Alexandria, Fulton, and other nearby areas
  37. 2015 Map of Riverside, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Riverside, 2015 Print
    2015 Riverside
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Hanson Township, including Mitchell, Rosedale Township, and other nearby areas
  40. 2015 Map of Alexandria, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Alexandria, 2015 Print
    2015 Alexandria
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Hanson Township, including Alexandria, Fulton, and other nearby areas
  43. 2015 Map of Farwell, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Farwell, 2015 Print
    2015 Farwell
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Hanson Township, including Plano, Butler Township, and other nearby areas
  46. 2015 Map of Ness Chain Lakes, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ness Chain Lakes, 2015 Print
    2015 Ness Chain Lakes
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Hanson Township, including Jasper Township, Ravenna Township, and other nearby areas
  49. 2017 Map of Ness Chain Lakes, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Ness Chain Lakes, 2017 Print
    2017 Ness Chain Lakes
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Hanson Township, including Jasper Township, Ravenna Township, and other nearby areas
  52. 2017 Map of Alexandria, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Alexandria, 2017 Print
    2017 Alexandria
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Hanson Township, including Alexandria, Fulton, and other nearby areas
  55. 2017 Map of Riverside, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Riverside, 2017 Print
    2017 Riverside
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Hanson Township, including Mitchell, Rosedale Township, and other nearby areas
  58. 2017 Map of Farwell, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Farwell, 2017 Print
    2017 Farwell
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Hanson Township, including Plano, Butler Township, and other nearby areas
  61. 2021 Map of Riverside, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Riverside, 2021 Print
    2021 Riverside
    2021 Print · USGS
    Hanson and Davison counties in 2021 are defined by the winding James River valley as it flows past the settlement of Riverside. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads and burial sites like Holiness Cem, Rosedale Cem, and Old Mill Rd.
  64. 2021 Map of Ness Chain Lakes, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Ness Chain Lakes, 2021 Print
    2021 Ness Chain Lakes
    2021 Print · USGS
    Hanson and Sanborn counties are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by prairie potholes and glacial drainage. Genealogists and researchers can locate Redstone Cem and trace the complex shorelines of Ness Chain Lake and Stone House Lake.
  67. 2021 Map of Farwell, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Farwell, 2021 Print
    2021 Farwell
    2021 Print · USGS
    This rural South Dakota landscape at the meeting of Sanborn, Davison, and Hanson Counties shows the agricultural heart of the region. Researchers can trace local history through the sites of Farwell, Plano, and the Rock Creek Cem along the James River.
  70. 2021 Map of Alexandria, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Alexandria, 2021 Print
    2021 Alexandria
    2021 Print · USGS
    Alexandria and Fulton are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing the rural character of Hanson County. Researchers can trace the layout of the Hanson County Courthouse and locate family plots at Graceland Cem or Green Hill Cem.
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