Old Maps of Wayne 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 1957 Map of Rockport Colony, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Rockport Colony, 1958 Print
    1957 Rockport Colony
    1958 Print · USGS
    Hanson 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).

  5. 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.

  6. 1973 Map of Spencer SW, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Spencer SW, 1978 Print
    1973 Spencer SW
    1978 Print · USGS
    Hanson 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.

  7. 1973 Map of Farmer, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Farmer, 1978 Print
    1973 Farmer
    1978 Print · USGS
    Hanson 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 2012 Map of Farmer, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Farmer, 2012 Print
    2012 Farmer
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Wayne Township, including Farmer, Edgerton Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 2012 Map of Spencer SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Spencer SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Spencer SW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Wayne Township, including Emery, Oak Lane Hutterite Colony, and other nearby areas

  11. 2012 Map of Rockport Colony, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Rockport Colony, 2012 Print
    2012 Rockport Colony
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Wayne Township, including Rockport Colony, Worthen Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 2012 Map of Alexandria, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Alexandria, 2012 Print
    2012 Alexandria
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Wayne Township, including Alexandria, Fulton, and other nearby areas

  13. 2015 Map of Spencer SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Spencer SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Spencer SW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Wayne Township, including Emery, Oak Lane Hutterite Colony, and other nearby areas

  14. 2015 Map of Alexandria, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Alexandria, 2015 Print
    2015 Alexandria
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Wayne Township, including Alexandria, Fulton, and other nearby areas

  15. 2015 Map of Rockport Colony, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Rockport Colony, 2015 Print
    2015 Rockport Colony
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Wayne Township, including Rockport Colony, Worthen Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2015 Map of Farmer, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Farmer, 2015 Print
    2015 Farmer
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Wayne Township, including Farmer, Edgerton Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2017 Map of Rockport Colony, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Rockport Colony, 2017 Print
    2017 Rockport Colony
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Wayne Township, including Rockport Colony, Worthen Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2017 Map of Farmer, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Farmer, 2017 Print
    2017 Farmer
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Wayne Township, including Farmer, Edgerton Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2017 Map of Spencer SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Spencer SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Spencer SW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Wayne Township, including Emery, Oak Lane Hutterite Colony, and other nearby areas

  20. 2017 Map of Alexandria, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Alexandria, 2017 Print
    2017 Alexandria
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Wayne Township, including Alexandria, Fulton, and other nearby areas

  21. 2021 Map of Spencer SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Spencer SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Spencer SW
    2021 Print · USGS
    This part of Hanson County shows a well-preserved prairie landscape as it appeared in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like Saint Martins Catholic Cem, New Hope Cem, and the town of Emery.

  22. 2021 Map of Rockport Colony, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Rockport Colony, 2021 Print
    2021 Rockport Colony
    2021 Print · USGS
    Hanson County in the early 2020s remains a landscape of communal heritage and river-bound agriculture. Genealogists and researchers can locate Rockport Colony, trace the winding James River, and identify burial sites like Friedhof Cem and Rockport Colony Cem.

  23. 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.

  24. 2021 Map of Farmer, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Farmer, 2021 Print
    2021 Farmer
    2021 Print · USGS
    Hanson County is shown in its modern agricultural configuration during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate Farmer and the nearby Saint Peters Catholic Cem, while tracing local waterways like Welker Lake and Pierre Cr.

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