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Old Maps of Hughes County, South Dakota

Explore 70 old maps of Hughes County, spanning from 1924 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1924 Map of Pierre
    1924 Map of Pierre
    1924 Pierre
    1924 Print · USGS
    The state capital and its Missouri River crossing are captured here in the mid-1920s during a period of steady prairie expansion. Researchers can trace early railroad development along the Chicago and Northwestern and locate local landmarks like Giddings School and Snake Butte.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1934 Map of Canning
    1934 Map of Canning
    1934 Canning
    1934 Print · USGS
    Central South Dakota comes to life in the mid-1930s as the Missouri River valley supports a network of ranches and small schools. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Petrus Ranch or locate local centers including Elm Grove Sch and the Holy Name Chapel.
  7. 1937 Map of Canning
    1937 Map of Canning
    1937 Canning
    1937 Print · USGS
    Hughes County ranching and river life are captured here in the mid-1930s as the Missouri River flowed freely past historic islands and rail sidings. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Pietrus Ranch, Finder Ranch, and numerous country schools such as Pleasantview Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1937 Map of Oahe
    1937 Map of Oahe
    1937 Oahe
    1937 Print · USGS
    Stanley County ranching and river life are captured here in the mid-thirties before the Missouri was transformed by modern dams. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Madison Ranch and rural schoolhouses such as Riverview Sch or Willow Creek Butte Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Huron, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of Huron, 1959 Print
    1953 Huron
    1959 Print · USGS
    Central South Dakota comes alive in the mid-1950s as a thriving rail and agricultural corridor between the Missouri and James Rivers. Trace the legacy of family farms and prairie towns like Huron, Faulkton, and Wessington Springs along the historic Chicago and North Western rail lines.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Pierre, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Pierre, 1968 Print
    1954 Pierre
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River and the newly formed Oahe Reservoir define central South Dakota in the 1950s. Genealogists and local historians can trace early settlements and rail stops like Eakin Siding, Mission Ridge, and Ottumwa.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of Huron, 1977 Print
    1954 Map of Huron, 1977 Print
    1954 Huron
    1977 Print · USGS
    Central South Dakota was a landscape of grain elevators and river bends during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of the James River valley through railroad towns like Redfield and the sprawling Crow Creek Indian Reservation.
  22. 1958 Map of Pierre
    1958 Map of Pierre
    1958 Pierre
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central South Dakota is documented during the mid-fifties, just as the Missouri River valley was being transformed by the massive Oahe Dam project. Researchers can trace the early Oahe Reservoir shoreline and find remote outposts like Milesville, Onida, and Giddings Flat.
  25. 1966 Map of Lower Brule NW, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Lower Brule NW, 1967 Print
    1966 Lower Brule NW
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley in the mid-1960s shows a landscape transformed by the waters of Lake Sharpe. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like the Boot Bar Sch and Hidden Valley Sch alongside the West Bend Recreation Area.
  28. 1966 Map of Joe Creek, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Joe Creek, 1967 Print
    1966 Joe Creek
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River and the newly formed Lake Sharpe dominate the landscape in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of tribal lands and new reservoirs. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school locations like Riverdale Sch and Busy Bee Sch along the Joe Creek drainage.
  31. 1966 Map of Joe Creek NW, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Joe Creek NW, 1967 Print
    1966 Joe Creek NW
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape transformed by the waters of Lake Sharpe along the reservation borders. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Holy Faith Cem, La Roche Sch, and the Clark Ranch.
  34. 1966 Map of Lower Brule SW, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Lower Brule SW, 1967 Print
    1966 Lower Brule SW
    1967 Print · USGS
    Lyman County, South Dakota is captured in the mid-sixties during the development of the Missouri River Basin. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Messiah Ch, Black Dog Sch, and the winding Medicine Creek.
  37. 1966 Map of Joe Creek SE, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Joe Creek SE, 1967 Print
    1966 Joe Creek SE
    1967 Print · USGS
    Lyman County ranchlands meet the rising waters of the Missouri River in the mid-sixties, just as the regional geography was being reshaped. Genealogists can trace the Lower Brule Indian Reservation Boundary and drainage basins like Bad Horse Creek and Dorman.
  40. 1966 Map of Lower Brule NE, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Lower Brule NE, 1967 Print
    1966 Lower Brule NE
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape reshaped by the rising waters of Missouri River Lake Sharpe. Local historians can trace the borders of the Lower Brule Indian Reservation Boundary and locate a small Cem near the bluffs.
  43. 1966 Map of Lower Brule, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Lower Brule, 1967 Print
    1966 Lower Brule
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River breaks and the waters of Lake Sharpe define this mid-1960s look at the Lower Brule community. Researchers can locate the Council House, Christ Ch, and early recreation sites like the Counselor Creek Recreation Area.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1967 Map of Pierre NE, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Pierre NE, 1968 Print
    1967 Pierre NE
    1968 Print · USGS
    North of the South Dakota state capital in the late sixties, the landscape shows a transition from urban development to open prairie bluffs. Researchers can trace the Old RR Grade, locate the Mentor Sch, and find the mid-century Drive-in Theater near Snake Butte.
  49. 1967 Map of Canning, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Canning, 1968 Print
    1967 Canning
    1968 Print · USGS
    Hughes County in the late sixties reveals a landscape of high plains and deep draws structured by the railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace the tracks of the Chicago and North Western through Canning or locate the Old Indian Treaty Boundary.
  52. 1967 Map of Onida SE, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Onida SE, 1968 Print
    1967 Onida SE
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central South Dakota agriculture and rail transport come into focus in the late sixties along the Sully and Hughes county line. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago and North Western tracks past Eakin and locate the rural Felicia Sch.
  55. 1967 Map of Onida SW, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Onida SW, 1968 Print
    1967 Onida SW
    1968 Print · USGS
    The central South Dakota prairie is captured here in the late sixties as the area straddled the Sully and Hughes county lines. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Goodwater Sch and trace the boundaries of Byron and Logan townships.
  58. 1967 Map of Canning NW, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Canning NW, 1968 Print
    1967 Canning NW
    1968 Print · USGS
    Hughes County’s prairie landscape is captured here in the late sixties, showcasing the rural townships of Byron and Logan. Local historians can trace the path of an Old Railroad Grade and locate the site of the Sunnyside Sch.
  61. 1967 Map of Blunt, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Blunt, 1968 Print
    1967 Blunt
    1968 Print · USGS
    Centering on the railroad town of Blunt in the late 1960s, this survey shows a prairie landscape tied to the rails and creek beds. Genealogists and researchers can locate Lincoln Sch, trace the Chicago and North Western line, or find the Roadside Park.
  64. 1967 Map of Okobojo SE, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Okobojo SE, 1968 Print
    1967 Okobojo SE
    1968 Print · USGS
    The border of Sully and Hughes Counties comes into focus in the late sixties, showing a landscape of upland prairie and localized industry. Researchers can trace the rural features of the era, from the small settlement of Gray Goose to the Landing Strip and various Gravel Pits dotting the plains.
  67. 1967 Map of Blunt SE, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Blunt SE, 1968 Print
    1967 Blunt SE
    1968 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Sully and Hughes counties come into focus during the late sixties as the Missouri River Basin development program reached its peak. Researchers can trace the rugged drainage of Medicine Creek and the distinctive elevations of Medicine Knoll.
  70. 1967 Map of De Grey NE, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of De Grey NE, 1968 Print
    1967 De Grey NE
    1968 Print · USGS
    Hughes County prairie lands in the late sixties reveal a transition from open range to organized township sections. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate local landmarks like Beth Eden Sch and Woodruff Lake.
  73. 1967 Map of De Grey NW, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of De Grey NW, 1969 Print
    1967 De Grey NW
    1969 Print · USGS
    Hughes County’s high prairie is captured in the late sixties, just as the Missouri River Basin development was reshaping the region. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate the rural Valley Sch along the Chicago and North Western rail line.
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