Old Maps of Draper, South Dakota for Metal Detecting

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

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


Draper, SD maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Martin, 1968 Print
    1955 Map of Martin, 1968 Print
    1955 Martin
    1968 Print · USGS
    Tribal lands and rail corridors define the South Dakota plains in the mid-fifties, from the sand hills to the badlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation settlements and find small rail towns like Stamford and Witten.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Martin
    1958 Map of Martin
    1958 Martin
    1958 Print · USGS
    South Dakota's southern plains are documented here in the late fifties, showing the expansive Pine Ridge and Rosebud Indian Reservations. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements along the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line or find family roots near Martin and the Indian Cemetery.

  3. 1972 Map of Draper, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Draper, 1975 Print
    1972 Draper
    1975 Print · USGS
    Draper and the surrounding Jones County plains are shown in the early 1970s, at the intersection of rail and prairie life. Researchers can trace land tracts near Draper Cem or follow the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad.

  4. 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

  5. 2012 Map of Draper, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Draper, 2012 Print
    2012 Draper
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Draper, including Jones County, United States, and other nearby areas

  6. 2015 Map of Draper, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Draper, 2015 Print
    2015 Draper
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Draper, including Jones County, United States, and other nearby areas

  7. 2017 Map of Draper, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Draper, 2017 Print
    2017 Draper
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Draper, including Jones County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2021 Map of Draper, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Draper, 2021 Print
    2021 Draper
    2021 Print · USGS
    Draper and the vast plains of Jones County are captured here in the early twenty-first century as they appear along the Medicine Creek drainage. Researchers can trace the local townsite and rural markers like Draper Cem, Bull Creek, and Lincoln Rd.

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