Old Maps of Spearfish, South Dakota for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 23 historic maps of Spearfish. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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(23)- 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 - 1907 Map of Belle Fourche
1907 Belle Fourche1907 Print · USGSEarly 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 - 1907 Map of Redwater
1907 Redwater1907 Print · USGSBelle 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 - 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 - 1954 Map of Jolly, 1956 Print
1954 Jolly1956 Print · USGSThe 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 - 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. - 1958 Map of Belle Fourche, 1960 Print
1958 Belle Fourche1960 Print · USGSBelle 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 - 1961 Map of Maurice, 1962 Print
1961 Maurice1962 Print · USGSThe Black Hills northwest of Spearfish were a rugged nexus of early transport and water management in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of Tollgate Road and Sawmill Road or locate the settlement at Maurice near Bridal Veil Falls.5 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Deadwood North, 1963 Print
1961 Deadwood North1963 Print · USGSNorthern Lawrence County in the early sixties reveals a landscape shaped by mining and rail history. Trace the legacy of the Old West through Deadwood landmarks like the Seth Bullock Grave, Mt Moriah Cem, and the old Crook City site.4 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Spearfish, 1963 Print
1961 Spearfish1963 Print · USGSSpearfish and the northern Black Hills are captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape of college town growth and forested backcountry. Trace local history through the Black Hills Teachers College campus or find the Mount Theodore Roosevelt Monument and Maitland settlement.6 unique versions available - 1983 Map of Belle Fourche
1983 Belle Fourche1983 Print · USGSWestern South Dakota's ranching and irrigation systems are well-established in this early 1980s survey. Researchers can trace historic family holdings like McClure Ranch and the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad near Belle Fourche. - 1984 Map of Chicken Creek, 1985 Print
1984 Chicken Creek1985 Print · USGSThe confluence of Redwater River and Spearfish Creek highlights this mid-1980s South Dakota landscape. Researchers can trace land use through the Abandoned Canal, Clay Pits, and the Higgins settlement. - 2021 Map of Spearfish, 2021 Print
2021 Spearfish2021 Print · USGSSpearfish and the northern Black Hills are captured here at the start of the 2020s, showing the intersection of university life and mountain terrain. Researchers can locate family sites at Rose Hill Cem, the historic Maitland settlement, and Carbonate Cem. - 2021 Map of Maurice, 2021 Print
2021 Maurice2021 Print · USGSLawrence County's high-country terrain is captured in this recent survey, showing the deep drainages of the Black Hills as they appear today. Researchers can trace the winding route through Spearfish Canyon or locate specific landmarks like Bridal Veil Falls, Citadel Rock, and the settlement of Maurice. - 2021 Map of Jolly, 2021 Print
2021 Jolly2021 Print · USGSThe Black Hills foothills meet the South Dakota plains in the early 2020s, revealing a landscape defined by river valleys and rising summits. Trace the historical alignment of the Old Belle Hwy and identify property landmarks like Jolly and the Concordia Ditch. - 2021 Map of Chicken Creek, 2021 Print
2021 Chicken Creek2021 Print · USGSThe northern edge of the Black Hills meets the South Dakota prairie in the early 2020s, centered on the growing community of Spearfish. Researchers can trace old water rights and land use through named irrigation works like Cook Ditch or find family landmarks along Higgins Gulch and Redwater River. - 2021 Map of Deadwood North, 2021 Print
2021 Deadwood North2021 Print · USGSThe Black Hills northern gateway comes alive in this contemporary record of its mining and ranching heritage. Genealogists and historians can trace the family legacies at Mount Moriah Cem and Oak Ridge Cem, or explore the old routes through Crook City and Whitewood.
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