1960s Maps of Harding County, South Dakota

Explore 21 historic maps of Harding 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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Harding County, SD maps

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  1. 1965 Map of Ekalaka
    1965 Map of Ekalaka
    1965 Ekalaka
    1965 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of Montana and Wyoming appear here in the mid-1950s, as a sprawling landscape of remote ranchlands and rural school districts. Researchers can trace the locations of many small landmarks like Mitchell School, Broadus, and the Humbolt Hills.

  2. 1968 Map of Irish Butte, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Irish Butte, 1971 Print
    1968 Irish Butte
    1971 Print · USGS
    Northwestern South Dakota's ranching country in the late sixties is defined here by the high ridges of the Slim Buttes and the remote Custer National Forest. Researchers can trace old rural infrastructure like the Goyett Sch and family landmarks such as Horton Ranch and Houk Spring.

  3. 1968 Map of J B Hill, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of J B Hill, 1971 Print
    1968 J B Hill
    1971 Print · USGS
    Harding County ranching and the high plateaus of the Slim Buttes are documented here in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landholdings like Rock Ranch and Thybo Ranch or locate the old Rock Ranch Sch.

  4. 1968 Map of Reva, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Reva, 1971 Print
    1968 Reva
    1971 Print · USGS
    Harding County ranching country is captured here in the late sixties as the community of Reva remained a quiet hub for the surrounding plains. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like McPherson Spring and find the Slim Buttes Ch.

  5. 1968 Map of Eagles Nest Butte, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Eagles Nest Butte, 1971 Print
    1968 Eagles Nest Butte
    1971 Print · USGS
    The high plains of the Dakotas meet at the border in the late 1960s, where the river valley gives way to timbered forest and prominent buttes. Researchers can trace the early foundations of the ranching economy through landmarks like the Grand River Cem, Lone Tree Sch, and McCumsey Spring.

  6. 1968 Map of Ralph SW, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Ralph SW, 1971 Print
    1968 Ralph SW
    1971 Print · USGS
    Harding County in the late 1960s was a landscape defined by small rural schools and essential water management for ranching. Genealogists can locate family-named features and landmarks like Lincoln Sch, Immanuel Ch, and Sarsland Lake.

  7. 1968 Map of Haley, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Haley, 1971 Print
    1968 Haley
    1971 Print · USGS
    The North Dakota and South Dakota borderlands come alive in this late 1960s survey of the High Plains. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape of Haley and locate landmarks like the Haley Sch, the local Cem, and Wilson Creek.

  8. 1968 Map of Bowman-Haley Dam, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Bowman-Haley Dam, 1971 Print
    1968 Bowman-Haley Dam
    1971 Print · USGS
    The North Dakota and South Dakota borderlands come into focus in the late sixties, where the newly formed reservoir meets the winding river valley. Trace the locations of rural community life at Haley Cem, St Isidore Cem, and the Vessey Sch near the quiet waters of Vessey Lake.

  9. 1968 Map of Ludlow, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Ludlow, 1971 Print
    1968 Ludlow
    1971 Print · USGS
    Harding County ranching and forest lands are captured in the late sixties as the region balanced conservation and extraction. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Ludlow settlement, Ludlow Cave, and numerous family-named landmarks like Rileys Butte and Jenkins Spring No 1.

  10. 1968 Map of Tepee Buttes, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Tepee Buttes, 1971 Print
    1968 Tepee Buttes
    1971 Print · USGS
    The North Dakota and South Dakota borderlands are captured here in the late sixties as the Bowman-Haley Reservoir fills the valley. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks such as Grave and Corey Butte.

  11. 1968 Map of Sheep Mountain, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Sheep Mountain, 1971 Print
    1968 Sheep Mountain
    1971 Print · USGS
    Harding County’s high plains and the northern reaches of the Slim Buttes are shown here as they appeared in the late sixties. Researchers can trace vital water sources and early land boundaries across Sheep Mountain, Willard Gap, and numerous named sites like Moonshine Spring.

  12. 1968 Map of Flat Top Butte, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Flat Top Butte, 1971 Print
    1968 Flat Top Butte
    1971 Print · USGS
    Harding County ranching land and the northern reaches of the Custer National Forest are captured here during the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of HOOVER ROAD, find the local Cem, and locate landmarks like Flat Top Butte.

  13. 1968 Map of Ludlow SE, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Ludlow SE, 1971 Print
    1968 Ludlow SE
    1971 Print · USGS
    Harding County ranching country is captured here in the late sixties, showing the remote landscape before modern development. Researchers can find old property lines, the Lanesboro Sch, and local landmarks like Ashcroft Butte and Big Nasty Creek.
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  14. 1968 Map of Ralph, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Ralph, 1971 Print
    1968 Ralph
    1971 Print · USGS
    Harding County ranching country is shown in the late sixties, centered on the community of Ralph. Researchers can trace rural landmarks like St Isadore Ch, Southwest Sch, and the winding Big Nasty Creek.

  15. 1969 Map of Ladner NE, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Ladner NE, 1971 Print
    1969 Ladner NE
    1971 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Harding County and Bowman County are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape of sprawling ranchlands and prominent mesas. Researchers can locate the Grand River Sch, the remote Cox Ch, and landmarks like Table Mountain.

  16. 1969 Map of Battleship Rock, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Battleship Rock, 1971 Print
    1969 Battleship Rock
    1971 Print · USGS
    Harding County ranching and forest lands are captured here during the late sixties, where the towering Slim Buttes meet the open plains. Researchers can locate local landmarks like Battleship Rock, family operations at Helms Ranch, and the remote Ivers Mine.

  17. 1969 Map of Reva NW, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Reva NW, 1971 Print
    1969 Reva NW
    1971 Print · USGS
    Harding County in the late sixties remains a landscape of open range and expansive ranchlands defined by the peaks of the Two Top Buttes. Researchers can trace the winding course of the South Fork Grand River and seasonal drainages like Prairie Dog Creek and Skull Creek.

  18. 1969 Map of Reva NE, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Reva NE, 1971 Print
    1969 Reva NE
    1971 Print · USGS
    Harding County ranching country is captured here in the late sixties, where the river and its many tributaries shaped life on the northern plains. Trace the locations of early rural institutions like Clark Sch and St Isidore Cem alongside the South Fork Grand River.

  19. 1969 Map of Table Mountain, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Table Mountain, 1971 Print
    1969 Table Mountain
    1971 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Harding County come to life in the late 1960s, showing the remote borderlands between the Dakotas. Researchers can trace the small settlement of Karinen, locate the Karinen Sch, and explore landmarks like Dead Horse Butte.

  20. 1969 Map of Ladner, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Ladner, 1971 Print
    1969 Ladner
    1971 Print · USGS
    Harding County ranching and energy production intersect in the late 1960s as the Buffalo Oil Field expands across the high prairie. Family historians and researchers can trace local landmarks like Ladner, Finlander Spring, and the prominent peaks of Table Mountain.

  21. 1969 Map of Ladner SE, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Ladner SE, 1971 Print
    1969 Ladner SE
    1971 Print · USGS
    Harding County’s high plateaus and ranching country are documented here in the late sixties, showcasing the remote landscapes of the North Cave Hills. Genealogists and historians can trace water rights and family names through J B Clarkson Spring No 1 and the North Clarkson Well.

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