Old Maps of Chester Township, South Dakota

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  1. 1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
    1955 Sioux Falls
    1967 Print · USGS
    The eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail-to-river connections of the era. Genealogists can trace family footprints across townships like Madison and Pipestone, while following the paths of the Big Sioux River and the Chicago and North Western line.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Sioux Falls
    1958 Map of Sioux Falls
    1958 Sioux Falls
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa are captured here during the mid-century peak of the regional rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Augustana Academy, the St Marys Cem, and the path of the Illinois Central through Rock Rapids.

  3. 1968 Map of Lake Madison, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Lake Madison, 1970 Print
    1968 Lake Madison
    1970 Print · USGS
    Lake County's shoreline and prairie townships are captured here in the late sixties as the area's recreational and rural identity solidified. Genealogists and local researchers can locate St Thomas Cem, the settlement of Franklin, and the path of the Old Railroad Grade.

  4. 1968 Map of Wentworth, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Wentworth, 1970 Print
    1968 Wentworth
    1970 Print · USGS
    Lake County at the end of the sixties reveals a transition from rail-dependent prairie towns to a landscape of conservation and recreation. Researchers can trace family plots at Rose Hill Cem and explore the historic rail corridors of the Great Northern and the C M ST P & P.

  5. 1968 Map of Colton, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Colton, 1970 Print
    1968 Colton
    1970 Print · USGS
    Minnehaha and Lake counties are shown here in the late sixties as the agricultural landscape of southeastern South Dakota continued its steady growth. Researchers can find numerous family-history sites like Taopi Cem and Huntimer or trace the Great Northern rail line.

  6. 1968 Map of Buffalo Trading Post, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Buffalo Trading Post, 1970 Print
    1968 Buffalo Trading Post
    1970 Print · USGS
    The prairie lake country of Lake and Minnehaha counties is captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape of rural homesteads and glacial waters. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Jacobs Cem, Bethany Cem, and the historic Buffalo Trading Post.

  7. 1985 Map of Sioux Falls
    1985 Map of Sioux Falls
    1985 Sioux Falls
    1985 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, the borderlands of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa reveal a landscape shaped by the Big Sioux River and a growing urban hub. Researchers can trace the development of Sioux Falls and locate smaller communities like Dell Rapids, Garretson, and Valley Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Salem
    1985 Map of Salem
    1985 Salem
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eastern South Dakota’s prairie landscape is showcased in the mid-eighties, highlighting a region defined by agricultural colonies and rail-linked towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Rosedale Colony, the Buffalo Trading Post, and early hubs like Salem.

  9. 2012 Map of Lake Madison, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Lake Madison, 2012 Print
    2012 Lake Madison
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Madison, Franklin, and other nearby areas

  10. 2012 Map of Buffalo Trading Post, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Buffalo Trading Post, 2012 Print
    2012 Buffalo Trading Post
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Clear Lake Township, Franklin Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 2012 Map of Colton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Colton, 2012 Print
    2012 Colton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Colton, Lynn Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 2012 Map of Wentworth, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Wentworth, 2012 Print
    2012 Wentworth
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Chester, Wentworth, and other nearby areas

  13. 2015 Map of Colton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Colton, 2015 Print
    2015 Colton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Colton, Lynn Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2015 Map of Wentworth, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Wentworth, 2015 Print
    2015 Wentworth
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Chester, Wentworth, and other nearby areas

  15. 2015 Map of Lake Madison, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lake Madison, 2015 Print
    2015 Lake Madison
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Madison, Franklin, and other nearby areas

  16. 2015 Map of Buffalo Trading Post, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Buffalo Trading Post, 2015 Print
    2015 Buffalo Trading Post
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Clear Lake Township, Franklin Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2017 Map of Lake Madison, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lake Madison, 2017 Print
    2017 Lake Madison
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Madison, Franklin, and other nearby areas

  18. 2017 Map of Buffalo Trading Post, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Buffalo Trading Post, 2017 Print
    2017 Buffalo Trading Post
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Clear Lake Township, Franklin Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2017 Map of Colton, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Colton, 2017 Print
    2017 Colton
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Colton, Lynn Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2017 Map of Wentworth, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Wentworth, 2017 Print
    2017 Wentworth
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Chester, Wentworth, and other nearby areas

  21. 2021 Map of Colton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Colton, 2021 Print
    2021 Colton
    2021 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Minnehaha County is captured here in the early 2020s, showing the settled prairie landscape and the town of Colton. Researchers can trace local lineage through numerous rural burial grounds like Bethania Cem, Taopi Cem, and the Zion Lutheran Cem.

  22. 2021 Map of Buffalo Trading Post, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Buffalo Trading Post, 2021 Print
    2021 Buffalo Trading Post
    2021 Print · USGS
    The eastern South Dakota prairie comes alive in this 2021 survey of the Lake and Minnehaha county line. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks such as Buffalo Trading Post, Saint Jacobs Cem, and the waters of Diamond Lake.

  23. 2021 Map of Lake Madison, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Lake Madison, 2021 Print
    2021 Lake Madison
    2021 Print · USGS
    The glacial waters of the Coteau des Prairies define this area of Lake County during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace the lakeside developments of Chautauqua and Walkers Point or locate family sites near Franklin Cem and Saint Thomas Cem.

  24. 2021 Map of Wentworth, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Wentworth, 2021 Print
    2021 Wentworth
    2021 Print · USGS
    Lake County prairie lands and the residential developments around Brant Lake are documented in this contemporary survey. Researchers can trace family history at Rose Hill Cem or explore the settlements of Wentworth, Chester, and Smiths Park.

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