Old Maps of Madison, Lakeview Township for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Madison with 14 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Madison has changed over the decades.


Madison, Lakeview Township maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Watertown, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Watertown, 1968 Print
    1953 Watertown
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern South Dakota and the Minnesota borderlands are captured here during the mid-twentieth century as the region's agricultural and rail-service centers thrived. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites across the Coteau des Prairies and find landmarks in Watertown, De Smet, and Brookings.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1958 Map of Watertown
    1958 Map of Watertown
    1958 Watertown
    1958 Print · USGS
    The eastern South Dakota prairie and the Minnesota borderlands are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of terminal moraine lakes and burgeoning rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the early paths of the Chicago and North Western railroad or locate family roots in Watertown, Clark, or the Sisseton Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 1968 Map of Ramona, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Ramona, 1970 Print
    1968 Ramona
    1970 Print · USGS
    Lake County agriculture and the rail-side life of the late sixties are preserved on this survey of the eastern South Dakota plains. Researchers can trace family sites near Ramona or locate local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and Prairie Village.

  7. 1968 Map of Madison, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Madison, 1970 Print
    1968 Madison
    1970 Print · USGS
    Madison is shown as a thriving regional hub in the late sixties, centered on its college campus and railroad connections. Researchers can trace family roots through mapped landmarks like Graceland Cem, General Beadle State College, and Lake Madison Ch.

  8. 1968 Map of Lake Herman, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Lake Herman, 1970 Print
    1968 Lake Herman
    1970 Print · USGS
    Lake County, South Dakota, is captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by glacial sloughs and prairie agriculture. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural infrastructure around Lake Herman, including Orland, Camp Lakodia, and the Cem near the banks of Silver Creek.

  9. 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.

  10. 1985 Map of De Smet, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of De Smet, 1986 Print
    1985 De Smet
    1986 Print · USGS
    Eastern South Dakota in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of prairie rail towns and sprawling glacial lakes. Researchers can trace the routes of the Chicago and North Western through De Smet or locate communal sites like Pearl Creek Colony and Cloverleaf Colony.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 2021 Map of Lake Herman, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Lake Herman, 2021 Print
    2021 Lake Herman
    2021 Print · USGS
    Lake County's glacial landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the waters of the Coteau des Prairies. Genealogists and historians can locate the community of Orland and trace the local drainage of Silver Cr and Reynolds Slough.

  12. 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.

  13. 2021 Map of Madison, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Madison, 2021 Print
    2021 Madison
    2021 Print · USGS
    Madison and the surrounding Lake County uplands are documented here in the early twenty-first century as the region continues its role as a regional educational and civic center. Researchers can locate Dakota State University, Graceland Cem, and the Lake County Courthouse.

  14. 2021 Map of Ramona, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Ramona, 2021 Print
    2021 Ramona
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Lake County plains are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural grid surrounding Ramona and Junius. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific sites including Saint William Church Cem and the waters of Lake Herman.

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