Old Maps of Wessington Springs, South Dakota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Wessington Springs. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Wessington Springs.


Wessington Springs, SD maps

(8)
  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 1973 Map of Wessington Springs, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Wessington Springs, 1976 Print
    1973 Wessington Springs
    1976 Print · USGS
    Wessington Springs in the early 1970s served as a vital prairie crossroads where the railroad met the edge of the rising highlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town’s footprint from Prospect Hill Cem to the tracks of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Old RR Grade.

  4. 1985 Map of Huron, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Huron, 1986 Print
    1985 Huron
    1986 Print · USGS
    The James River valley and the city of Huron come into focus during the mid-eighties as centers of rail and prairie commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace communal sites like Riverside Colony and established rail towns from Wolsey to Woonsocket.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 2012 Map of Wessington Springs, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Wessington Springs, 2012 Print
    2012 Wessington Springs
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Wessington Springs, including Viola Township, Anina Township, and other nearby areas

  6. 2015 Map of Wessington Springs, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Wessington Springs, 2015 Print
    2015 Wessington Springs
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Wessington Springs, including Viola Township, Anina Township, and other nearby areas

  7. 2017 Map of Wessington Springs, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Wessington Springs, 2017 Print
    2017 Wessington Springs
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Wessington Springs, including Viola Township, Anina Township, and other nearby areas

  8. 2021 Map of Wessington Springs, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Wessington Springs, 2021 Print
    2021 Wessington Springs
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Jerauld County seat of Wessington Springs stands at a crossroads of the Dakota prairie in this contemporary survey. Researchers can locate the Jerauld County Courthouse, trace local lineage at Prospect Hill Cem, and explore the natural hydrology of Deans Lake.

End of results
Showing maps 1-8 of 8

Top cities near Wessington Springs


Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Wessington Springs?
  • What is the oldest map of Wessington Springs?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Wessington Springs for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Wessington Springs?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Wessington Springs?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Wessington Springs?
  • Where are historical maps of Wessington Springs sourced from?

Explore Wessington Springs by time and use case