Old Maps of Lead, South Dakota for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 19 historic maps of Lead. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.
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Lead, SD maps
(19)- 1894 Map of Deadwood
1894 Deadwood1894 Print · USGSThe Black Hills gold mining region is documented here in the early 1890s, capturing the industrial density of Deadwood and Lead. Researchers can trace early rail lines and find specific mountain locations like the Normal School in Spearfish, Bull Dog Ranch, and Lookout Mill.2 unique versions available - 1899 Map of Sturgis
1899 Sturgis1899 Print · USGSThe Black Hills region thrives in the late nineteenth century as mining and rail lines connect the foothills to the mountains. Trace the early growth of Sturgis and Deadwood alongside landmarks like the Fort Meade Timber Reservation and Whitewood.2 unique versions available - 1900 Map of Spearfish
1900 Spearfish1900 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1901 Map of Deadwood
1901 Deadwood1901 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1915 Map of Spearfish
1915 Spearfish1915 Print · USGSLawrence 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 - 1915 Map of Sturgis
1915 Sturgis1915 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1916 Map of Deadwood
1916 Deadwood1916 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1953 Map of Rapid City, 1964 Print
1953 Rapid City1964 Print · USGSWestern 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 - 1957 Map of Rapid City
1957 Rapid City1957 Print · USGSWestern 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. - 1961 Map of Lead, 1963 Print
1961 Lead1963 Print · USGSThe Black Hills mining district comes alive in the early 1960s as extraction operations and mountain settlements define the landscape. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Burlington and Quincy through Terraville or locate family roots near Englewood Cemetery and Trojan.3 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Deadwood South, 1963 Print
1961 Deadwood South1963 Print · USGSThe Black Hills gold country comes into sharp focus during the early 1960s, showing the intersection of mining history and modern recreation. Trace family ties and land use near Deadwood, the Chicago Burlington and Quincy rails, and the mining camp at Galena.5 unique versions available - 2012 Map of Lead, 2012 Print
2012 Lead2012 Print · USGSLawrence County mining settlements and high Black Hills peaks define this modern look at a legendary landscape. Researchers can trace historic locations from Terraville to Cheyenne Crossing, locating early landmarks like the West Lead Cem and the summit of Terry Peak. - 2012 Map of Deadwood South, 2012 Print
2012 Deadwood South2012 Print · USGSLawrence County's high country is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring settlement patterns of the Black Hills. Researchers can trace the path of the old Railroad Grade or locate historic sites near Pluma, Galena, and Roubaix. - 2015 Map of Deadwood South, 2015 Print
2015 Deadwood South2015 Print · USGSThe Black Hills mining corridor around Deadwood and Lead is shown in detail during the mid-2010s. Trace local history through the many named gulches and high-country settlements like Galena, Roubaix, and the ridgeline at Strawberry Ridge. - 2015 Map of Lead, 2015 Print
2015 Lead2015 Print · USGSThe northern Black Hills are revealed here in the modern era, showing the dense network of mining settlements and high-altitude peaks near the Lawrence County border. Researchers can trace the legacy of gold country through sites like Terraville, the Anaconda mine, and the historic Englewood Cemetery. - 2017 Map of Deadwood South, 2017 Print
2017 Deadwood South2017 Print · USGSThe Black Hills high country near Deadwood and Galena is shown in this modern 2017 survey. Researchers can locate remote burial grounds at Roubaix Cem and trace old mountain routes like Last Chance Ridge Rd and Gold Dust Trl. - 2017 Map of Lead, 2017 Print
2017 Lead2017 Print · USGSThe Black Hills of South Dakota come into focus in this late-period survey, showing the deep-rooted mining geography near Lead. Historians and researchers can trace the roads winding toward Blacktail, find the Mountain Lawn Cem, and locate peaks like Terry Peak. - 2021 Map of Lead, 2021 Print
2021 Lead2021 Print · USGSMining history and high-altitude terrain define this 2021 survey of the Black Hills near Lead and Deadwood. Genealogists and historians can trace cemetery locations like Holy Cross Cem or follow the historic rail path of the George S. Mickelson Trl. - 2021 Map of Deadwood South, 2021 Print
2021 Deadwood South2021 Print · USGSLawrence County's mining and forest history comes alive in this contemporary view of the northern Black Hills. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of old mining towns at Galena and Roubaix, or locate family sites near the Galena Cem.
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