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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Lawrence County, South Dakota

Explore 50 historic maps of Lawrence County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Lawrence County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Lawrence County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Lawrence County, SD maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Spearfish
    1900 Map of Spearfish
    1900 Spearfish
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills gold and timber country comes alive in this late nineteenth-century survey of Lawrence County. Trace the early railroad networks of the Deadwood Central and locate mountain camps like Greenmont P.O. and Terry.
  4. 1901 Map of Deadwood
    1901 Map of Deadwood
    1901 Deadwood
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills gold mining region and the bustling camps of Lawrence County are captured here just before the modern era. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks of the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad through remote outposts like Bulldog Ranch and Rochford.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1901 Map of Aladdin, 1954 Print
    1901 Map of Aladdin, 1954 Print
    1901 Aladdin
    1954 Print · USGS
    Crook County ranching and rail life at the turn of the century is preserved here, from the mountain slopes to the river valleys. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and shipping points like Aladdin, Beulah, and the VVV Ranch.
  10. 1902 Map of Sundance
    1902 Map of Sundance
    1902 Sundance
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Wyoming and South Dakota borderlands come into focus at the turn of the century as ranching and early mining outposts take hold. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Mc Creadys Ranch and early settlements including Manhattan and Buckhorn.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1903 Map of Aladdin
    1903 Map of Aladdin
    1903 Aladdin
    1903 Print · USGS
    The northern Black Hills region at the turn of the century reveals a landscape defined by the arrival of the Wyoming and Missouri River R.R. and expansive cattle ranching. Researchers can trace the early footprints of settlements like Aladdin and Beulah, alongside established landmarks like the VVV Ranch and Schoolmarm Butte.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1903 Map of Rapid
    1903 Map of Rapid
    1903 Rapid
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills transition from mountains to plains at the turn of the century, centered on the growing rail hub of Rapid. Researchers can trace the early rail corridor of the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley through Fort Meade and Piedmont.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1905 Map of Saint Onge
    1905 Map of Saint Onge
    1905 Saint Onge
    1905 Print · USGS
    Western South Dakota's ranching and rail landscape comes into focus at the dawn of the twentieth century. Researchers can trace the Chicago and Northwestern Ry through Saint Onge or locate early water projects like the Redwater Ditch and the settlement at Snoma.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1907 Map of Belle Fourche
    1907 Map of Belle Fourche
    1907 Belle Fourche
    1907 Print · USGS
    Early ranching and rail development in the Black Hills foothills appear here in the first decade of the 1900s. Researchers can trace the legacy of cattle country through family-named sites like O Connors Ranch and the early settlements of Minnesela and Saint Onge.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1907 Map of Redwater
    1907 Map of Redwater
    1907 Redwater
    1907 Print · USGS
    Belle Fourche and the surrounding Black Hills foothills are documented here at the height of the early rail era. Researchers can trace the original routes of the Chicago and Northwestern RR and locate early sites like Minnesela and Concordia.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1915 Map of Spearfish
    1915 Map of Spearfish
    1915 Spearfish
    1915 Print · USGS
    Lawrence County in the early twentieth century is a landscape of gold mining camps and mountain railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Lead and Spearfish, or find now-quiet locations like Homestake Camp and Carbonate.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1915 Map of Sturgis
    1915 Map of Sturgis
    1915 Sturgis
    1915 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills were a hub of mining and military activity in the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Chicago and Northwestern and locate specialized sites like the Golden Crest Mine and the Fort Meade Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1916 Map of Deadwood
    1916 Map of Deadwood
    1916 Deadwood
    1916 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills mining district at the peak of its early industrial era shows a dense network of rail and timber camps. Researchers can trace the narrow-gauge C B & Q RR lines to the Queen Bee Mine and the Fort Meade Military Reservation.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1953 Map of Piedmont, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Piedmont, 1955 Print
    1953 Piedmont
    1955 Print · USGS
    The eastern front of the Black Hills is captured here during the mid-1950s as the rail-driven community of Piedmont meets the canyon lands. Researchers can trace deep-woods landmarks like Stagebarn Caverns, the Pinkerton Sch, and numerous mountain springs from Dody Spring to Dalton Lake.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1953 Map of Nemo, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Nemo, 1955 Print
    1953 Nemo
    1955 Print · USGS
    In the heart of the Black Hills in the early fifties, this area was defined by remote forest settlements and mining claims. Genealogists and historians can trace old landmarks like the Hillside Sch, the Lucky Strike Mine, and the local Cem near Nemo.
    5 unique versions available
  43. 1953 Map of Tilford, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Tilford, 1955 Print
    1953 Tilford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills foothills in the early fifties show a landscape of military boundaries, national forest lands, and railroad transit. Trace the historic route of the Chicago and North Western through Tilford or locate the Upper Pleasant Valley Sch and Black Hills National Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1953 Map of Rapid City, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Rapid City, 1964 Print
    1953 Rapid City
    1964 Print · USGS
    Western South Dakota's transition from the Black Hills to the open prairie is captured here during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the development of Ellsworth Air Force Base alongside historic landmarks like Bear Butte and the Lower Alkali School.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1954 Map of Deadman Mountain, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Deadman Mountain, 1955 Print
    1954 Deadman Mountain
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills interior is captured here in the mid-1950s, revealing a rugged expanse across the Lawrence and Meade county lines. Researchers can trace deep drainage systems and mountain landmarks like Deadman Mountain, the Veteran Lookout Tower, and Wonderland Cave.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1954 Map of Sturgis, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Sturgis, 1955 Print
    1954 Sturgis
    1955 Print · USGS
    Sturgis and the eastern Black Hills are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the town as a vital regional hub. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate rural landmarks like Merritt Sch and Granite Peak.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1954 Map of Saint Onge SE, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Saint Onge SE, 1955 Print
    1954 Saint Onge SE
    1955 Print · USGS
    The rolling ranchlands of Meade and Lawrence counties are captured in the mid-1950s, highlighting a network of rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Big Bottom Sch, Oakdale Sch, and the prominent Snake Bench.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1954 Map of Saint Onge, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Saint Onge, 1955 Print
    1954 Saint Onge
    1955 Print · USGS
    Lawrence County saw steady ranching and rail activity during the mid-fifties as the Missouri River Basin program advanced. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like the Saint Onge Cem, the Dane Ch, and the Middle False Bottom Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1954 Map of Jolly, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Jolly, 1956 Print
    1954 Jolly
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills foothills in the mid-fifties show a landscape of rural industry and changing education patterns along the Butte County line. Genealogists can locate several decommissioned schoolhouses, including White Sch (Abandoned) and Todd Sch (Abandoned), alongside the Chicago North Western tracks.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1954 Map of Saint Onge, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Saint Onge, 1959 Print
    1954 Saint Onge
    1959 Print · USGS
    Western South Dakota's ranching and irrigation heartland is documented here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and rural institutions such as the Saint Onge Cem, Middle False Bottom Sch, and Nisland.
  67. 1954 Map of Gillette, 1975 Print
    1954 Map of Gillette, 1975 Print
    1954 Gillette
    1975 Print · USGS
    Gillette and the northeast Wyoming ranching country are captured here in the mid-1950s as coal and bentonite mining shaped the local economy. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Bethlehem Church, Wellman School, and early settlements along the Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR.
  70. 1955 Map of Gillette, 1976 Print
    1955 Map of Gillette, 1976 Print
    1955 Gillette
    1976 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Wyoming in the mid-twentieth century is captured here as the energy and ranching landscape began to shift. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities through sites like Wyodak, the Pleasantdale Community Building, and landmarks like Devils Tower National Monument.
  73. 1956 Map of Crooks Tower, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Crooks Tower, 1958 Print
    1956 Crooks Tower
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high Black Hills are documented here in the mid-1950s, highlighting the remote ranching and forest land along the Lawrence and Pennington county line. Researchers can locate early family-named sites like McInerny Ranch and Maca Camp among the springs and draws.
    5 unique versions available
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