1980s Maps of Jones County, South Dakota

Explore 6 historic maps of Jones County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Jones County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Jones County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Jones County, SD maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Kadoka
    1980 Map of Kadoka
    1980 Kadoka
    1980 Print · USGS
    Western South Dakota's open plains and Badlands are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a region defined by its railroads and reservations. Researchers can trace the routes of the Chicago and North Western or locate local landmarks like Kadoka Lake and Wanblee.

  2. 1982 Map of Midland NE, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Midland NE, 1983 Print
    1982 Midland NE
    1983 Print · USGS
    Stanley and Haakon counties appear here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape shaped by legacy ranching and prairie watercourses. Genealogists and historians can trace family landholdings like the Severson Ranch, Flom Ranch, and Alcock Ranch along the banks of Big Prairie Dog Creek.

  3. 1983 Map of Philip, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Philip, 1984 Print
    1983 Philip
    1984 Print · USGS
    Central South Dakota’s plains in the early eighties are mapped here, showing the rural communities and ranching landscape of Haakon County. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago and North Western rail corridor and find small locales like Milesville, Elevenmile Corner, and Nowlin.

  4. 1984 Map of Philip, 1989 Print
    1984 Map of Philip, 1989 Print
    1984 Philip
    1989 Print · USGS
    Haakon County in the mid-eighties remains a landscape of rail-side towns and expansive rangeland. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago and North Western line through Philip and Nowlin or locate remote sites like Elevenmile Corner and Grindstone Butte.

  5. 1985 Map of White River, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of White River, 1986 Print
    1985 White River
    1986 Print · USGS
    South-central South Dakota comes into focus during the mid-eighties as a critical junction of rail and river life. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western line through high-plains towns like Murdo and Presho or locate rural landmarks such as Stony Butte and Fate Dam.
    2 unique versions available

  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

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