Old Maps of Worthen Township, South Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Worthen Township with 26 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Worthen Township has changed over the decades.


Worthen Township, SD maps

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  1. 1898 Map of Olivet
    1898 Map of Olivet
    1898 Olivet
    1898 Print · USGS
    Hutchinson 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 1957 Map of Ethan, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Ethan, 1958 Print
    1957 Ethan
    1958 Print · USGS
    South 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.

  5. 1957 Map of Milltown, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Milltown, 1958 Print
    1957 Milltown
    1958 Print · USGS
    Hutchinson 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.

  6. 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).

  7. 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.

  8. 1980 Map of Parkston
    1980 Map of Parkston
    1980 Parkston
    1980 Print · USGS
    Hutchinson 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 1985 Map of Freeman
    1985 Map of Freeman
    1985 Freeman
    1985 Print · USGS
    The 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

  11. 2012 Map of Ethan, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ethan, 2012 Print
    2012 Ethan
    2012 Print · USGS
    The rural town of Ethan is captured here in the early 21st century, showing its established street grid and the surrounding Davison County farmland. Researchers can locate the central PO or trace the winding course of Twelvemile Cr past Ethan Lake.

  12. 2012 Map of Parkston, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Parkston, 2012 Print
    2012 Parkston
    2012 Print · USGS
    Hutchinson County prairie lands are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the town of Parkston surrounded by its vital water sources. Genealogists can trace family locations near Sacred Heart Cem or follow the meandering Coffee Cr and Pony Cr.

  13. 2012 Map of Milltown, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Milltown, 2012 Print
    2012 Milltown
    2012 Print · USGS
    Hutchinson County at the start of the 2010s is defined by its deep agricultural roots and the winding James River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grid of section roads to find landmarks like New Elm Springs Colony and the Milltown Cem.

  14. 2012 Map of Rockport Colony, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Rockport Colony, 2012 Print
    2012 Rockport Colony
    2012 Print · USGS
    Hanson County's agricultural landscape is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the Rockport Colony settlement. Researchers can trace the meandering James River and its intersections with rural routes like Turtle Rd and Bloom Cr.

  15. 2015 Map of Ethan, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ethan, 2015 Print
    2015 Ethan
    2015 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Davison and Hanson Counties is documented here in the mid-2010s, centered on the community of Ethan. Genealogists and local researchers can locate Rosedale Cem and trace the path of Twelvemile Creek through the prairie.

  16. 2015 Map of Rockport Colony, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Rockport Colony, 2015 Print
    2015 Rockport Colony
    2015 Print · USGS
    The James River valley dominates this Hanson County landscape during the mid-2010s, revealing the intersection of prairie agriculture and river geography. Researchers can trace the layout of Rockport Colony and locate landmarks like Hanson Lake and Bloom Cr.

  17. 2015 Map of Parkston, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Parkston, 2015 Print
    2015 Parkston
    2015 Print · USGS
    Hutchinson County's agricultural landscape comes into focus during this mid-2010s survey of the plains. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets of Parkston and Dimock, or locate family sites at Sacred Heart Cem and Parkston Cemetery.

  18. 2015 Map of Milltown, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Milltown, 2015 Print
    2015 Milltown
    2015 Print · USGS
    Milltown and the surrounding Hutchinson County farmlands are captured here during the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of the Old Elm Spring Colony and New Elm Springs Colony or locate burials at the Milltown Cemetary.

  19. 2017 Map of Parkston, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Parkston, 2017 Print
    2017 Parkston
    2017 Print · USGS
    Hutchinson County at the end of the 2010s shows a landscape of steady prairie towns and reliable watercourses. Researchers can locate family roots at Saint Peters Cem or Sacred Heart Cem, and trace the local geography around Lake Dimock and Pony Cr.

  20. 2017 Map of Rockport Colony, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Rockport Colony, 2017 Print
    2017 Rockport Colony
    2017 Print · USGS
    Hanson County in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape of communal living and riparian geography. Genealogists and historians can locate specific sites like Friedhof Cem, the Rockport Colony Cem, and the winding path of the James River.

  21. 2017 Map of Ethan, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Ethan, 2017 Print
    2017 Ethan
    2017 Print · USGS
    Ethan and the surrounding prairie landscape are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the community continues its long history near the county line. Researchers can trace local lineage at Holy Trinity Catholic Cem or follow the waters of Twelvemile Cr and Ethan Lake.

  22. 2017 Map of Milltown, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Milltown, 2017 Print
    2017 Milltown
    2017 Print · USGS
    Hutchinson County is captured in this recent survey, showcasing the rural landscapes along the James River corridor. Researchers can trace local history at the Milltown Cem or explore the layout of the New Elm Springs Colony and Milltown.

  23. 2021 Map of Ethan, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Ethan, 2021 Print
    2021 Ethan
    2021 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Davison and Hanson Counties in 2021 shows a quintessential South Dakota agricultural grid. Genealogists and local historians can trace the community of Ethan and locate family burial sites at the Ethan Hillcrest Cemetery and Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery.

  24. 2021 Map of Milltown, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Milltown, 2021 Print
    2021 Milltown
    2021 Print · USGS
    Milltown and the surrounding Hutchinson County prairie are captured here in the early twenty-first century as agricultural life continues along the James River. Researchers can locate the New Elm Springs Colony or trace the winding paths of Twelvemile Cr and Pony Cr.

  25. 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.

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