1950s Maps of Van Metre, South Dakota

Explore 3 historic maps of Van Metre from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Van Metre's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Van Metre's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Van Metre, SD maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Van Metre, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Van Metre, 1953 Print
    1951 Van Metre
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Bad River valley comes into focus during the early fifties, documenting the remote rail outposts of Stanley County. Genealogists and historians can trace the tracks of the Chicago and North Western through Van Metre and along the banks of White Clay Creek.
    3 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.

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