Old Maps of Pierre, South Dakota for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 14 historic maps of Pierre. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Pierre, SD maps

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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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 1973 Map of Pierre, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Pierre, 1976 Print
    1973 Pierre
    1976 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota capital and Fort Pierre are captured here in the early seventies, flanking the Missouri River at its junction with the Bad River. Genealogists and local historians can trace civic landmarks like the Capitol, the Pierre Indian Sch, and the Riverside Cemetery amidst the river islands and rail lines.

  6. 1986 Map of Pierre
    1986 Map of Pierre
    1986 Pierre
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central South Dakota comes into focus during the mid-eighties as the Missouri River reservoirs reshape the landscape around the state capital. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops along the Chicago and North Western and locate landmarks like the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and Medicine Knoll.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2012 Map of Pierre NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Pierre NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Pierre NE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Pierre and the high Missouri bluffs are shown in this modern era as suburban growth reaches toward the historic Snake Butte. Researchers can trace the development of neighborhood grids near the Pierre Regional Airport and locate sites like Calvary Cem.

  8. 2012 Map of Pierre, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Pierre, 2012 Print
    2012 Pierre
    2012 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River corridor at the state capital is captured in the early 21st century, showing the urban development of Pierre and Fort Pierre. Genealogists and local historians can trace modern street layouts near Riverside Cem and the riverfronts of La Framboise Island.

  9. 2015 Map of Pierre, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Pierre, 2015 Print
    2015 Pierre
    2015 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota capital and its sister city, Fort Pierre, are captured here at the Missouri River's bend. Researchers can trace the river islands of La Framboise Island and Farm Island, or locate graves at Riverside Cem and the expanse of the Ft. Pierre National Grassland.

  10. 2015 Map of Pierre NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Pierre NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Pierre NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota state capital is shown here in the mid-2010s as it overlooks the Missouri River and its rugged bluff system. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Calvary Cem, the Pierre Regional Airport, and the high point of Snake Butte.

  11. 2017 Map of Pierre, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Pierre, 2017 Print
    2017 Pierre
    2017 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota capital and neighboring Fort Pierre are shown here as they appeared recently along the Missouri River. Trace the layout of modern neighborhoods, explore the Fort Pierre National Grassland, or locate the Riverside Cem.

  12. 2017 Map of Pierre NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Pierre NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Pierre NE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Pierre and the Missouri River waterfront are captured here in 2017, showing the state capital's northern expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace landmarks like Calvary Cem and geographic features such as Snake Butte and Hilgers Gulch.

  13. 2021 Map of Pierre NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Pierre NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Pierre NE
    2021 Print · USGS
    Pierre and the bluffs of the Missouri River are captured in the early twenty-first century as the state capital expands northward. Researchers can trace the modern footprint of Pierre Regional Airport and the location of Calvary Cem near the slopes of Snake Butte.

  14. 2021 Map of Pierre, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Pierre, 2021 Print
    2021 Pierre
    2021 Print · USGS
    The state capital at Pierre and neighboring Fort Pierre are shown here as they appeared in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace civic landmarks like the South Dakota Supreme Court or the natural terrain of La Framboise Island and the Fort Pierre National Grassland.

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