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1950s Maps of Lawrence County, South Dakota

Explore 22 historic maps of Lawrence County 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 Lawrence County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Lawrence County, SD maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 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
  40. 1956 Map of Nahant, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Nahant, 1958 Print
    1956 Nahant
    1958 Print · USGS
    Ranching and rail lines dominated the Black Hills in the 1950s. You can trace early family holdings like the Juso Ranch and Gudat Ranch, or locate the Dumont Sch (Abandoned) and the Graveyard near Ward Draw.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1956 Map of Minnesota Ridge, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Minnesota Ridge, 1958 Print
    1956 Minnesota Ridge
    1958 Print · USGS
    The mining and rail landscape of the Black Hills is frozen in time here during the mid-1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Rochford, locate the Montana Mine (Inactive), and find the site of the Boxelder Sch (Abandoned).
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1957 Map of Rapid City
    1957 Map of Rapid City
    1957 Rapid City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Western South Dakota in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of high-altitude forests and growing military installations. Researchers can trace the development of Ellsworth Air Force Base, locate the Theodore Roosevelt Monument, and find rural landmarks like Lower Alkali School.
  49. 1958 Map of Gillette
    1958 Map of Gillette
    1958 Gillette
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Wyoming and the Black Hills are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of high-plains ranching and emerging energy production. Researchers can trace the rail-side growth of Gillette and find historic rural landmarks like the Wyodak Coal Mine, Bethlehem Church, and Devils Tower National Monument.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1958 Map of Four Corners, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Four Corners, 1960 Print
    1958 Four Corners
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills borderlands in the late fifties reveal a high-prairie landscape where Wyoming meets South Dakota. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks and rural life at the St Albert Ch, Boyd Cem, and the settlement at Four Corners.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1958 Map of Belle Fourche, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Belle Fourche, 1960 Print
    1958 Belle Fourche
    1960 Print · USGS
    Belle Fourche at the end of the 1950s shows the convergence of the Black Hills river systems and the railroad economy. Genealogists and researchers can trace the locations of Middle Creek Sch, Minnesota Cem, and the small settlement of Jolly.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1958 Map of Beulah, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Beulah, 1960 Print
    1958 Beulah
    1960 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Wyoming and South Dakota come into focus in the late fifties, showcasing the ranching communities of the Black Hills foothills. Genealogists and historians can trace family landholdings like the Fisher Ranch and Hall Ranch or find old school sites like Beaver Creek Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1958 Map of Tinton, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Tinton, 1960 Print
    1958 Tinton
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills borderlands come to life in the late fifties, showing a rugged landscape of family ranches and frontier outposts. Trace historic sites and property names from Tinton to Moskee, including Lone Grave, Mineral Hill, and the isolated Lincoln Ranch.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1958 Map of Piedmont, 1980 Print
    1958 Map of Piedmont, 1980 Print
    1958 Piedmont
    1980 Print · USGS
    The town of Pierpont and the surrounding prairie are captured here at the end of the 1950s. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school locations like Union Prairie Sch and the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad.
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