Old Maps of Big Bend, Big Bend District
Explore 8 old maps of Big Bend, spanning from 1953 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.
What you can do with these maps:
- See how Big Bend changed over time: Compare historical maps to modern-day views to trace roads, homesites, rail lines & more.
- View detailed metadata: Each map includes creators, publishers, year, scale, and archive source.
- Overlay maps with satellite & LiDAR: Visualize the past alongside modern tools to explore terrain & human change.
- Trusted historical sources: Maps sourced from the USGS, Library of Congress, and other archives.
- Access maps your way: View online, download high-res files, or order prints for personal or research use.
Start exploring old maps of Big Bend to uncover forgotten places, hidden landmarks, and the deep history beneath your feet.
Big Bend, Big Bend District maps
(8)- 1953 Map of Huron, 1959 Print
1953 Huron1959 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1954 Map of Huron, 1977 Print
1954 Huron1977 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1966 Map of Joe Creek, 1967 Print
1966 Joe Creek1967 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1985 Map of Big Bend Dam, 1986 Print
1985 Big Bend Dam1986 Print · USGSThe Missouri River landscape of the mid-1980s is defined by the massive Big Bend Dam and the sprawling waters of Lake Sharpe. Genealogists and historians can trace reservation boundaries and rural outposts like Fort Thompson, Stephan, and the Miller Dale Colony.2 unique versions available - 2012 Map of Joe Creek, 2012 Print
2012 Joe Creek2012 Print · USGSCovers Big Bend, including Big Bend District, Hughes County, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Joe Creek, 2015 Print
2015 Joe Creek2015 Print · USGSCovers Big Bend, including Big Bend District, Hughes County, and other nearby areas - 2017 Map of Joe Creek, 2017 Print
2017 Joe Creek2017 Print · USGSCovers Big Bend, including Big Bend District, Hughes County, and other nearby areas - 2021 Map of Joe Creek, 2021 Print
2021 Joe Creek2021 Print · USGSThe Missouri River breaks of Hughes County are captured here in the early twenty-first century, just north of the Lake Sharpe reservoir. Genealogists and local historians can locate Saint Catherine's Cem and trace rural travel routes like BIA Rd 1 and Joe Creek Rd.
End of results
Showing maps 1-8 of 8
Frequently asked questions
- What are the different types of historical maps available for Big Bend?
- What is the oldest map of Big Bend?
- Where can I purchase historical maps of Big Bend for my home or office?
- Where can I download high-res historical maps of Big Bend?
- Are there historical topographic maps available for Big Bend?
- Is there historical aerial imagery available for Big Bend?
- Where are historical maps of Big Bend sourced from?