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Old Maps of Ward 3, Spearfish for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Ward 3 with 33 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 Ward 3 has changed over the decades.

Ward 3, Spearfish maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Deadwood
    1894 Map of Deadwood
    1894 Deadwood
    1894 Print · USGS
    The 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
  4. 1899 Map of Sturgis
    1899 Map of Sturgis
    1899 Sturgis
    1899 Print · USGS
    The 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 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
  40. 1961 Map of Deadwood North, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Deadwood North, 1963 Print
    1961 Deadwood North
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northern 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
  43. 1961 Map of Spearfish, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Spearfish, 1963 Print
    1961 Spearfish
    1963 Print · USGS
    Spearfish 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
  46. 1983 Map of Belle Fourche
    1983 Map of Belle Fourche
    1983 Belle Fourche
    1983 Print · USGS
    Western 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.
  49. 1984 Map of Chicken Creek, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Chicken Creek, 1985 Print
    1984 Chicken Creek
    1985 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  52. 2012 Map of Deadwood North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Deadwood North, 2012 Print
    2012 Deadwood North
    2012 Print · USGS
    The northern Black Hills come alive in this recent survey, showcasing the enduring geography of the gold rush era near the turn of the decade. Researchers can trace historic sites like Chinatown, the Preacher Smith Monument, and Crook City.
  55. 2012 Map of Jolly, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Jolly, 2012 Print
    2012 Jolly
    2012 Print · USGS
    The rural lands north of Spearfish come into focus during this early 2010s survey of the Redwater River valley. Researchers can trace the legacy of local irrigation through the Redwater Canal and Case Ditch near the settlement of Jolly.
  58. 2012 Map of Spearfish, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Spearfish, 2012 Print
    2012 Spearfish
    2012 Print · USGS
    Spearfish and the surrounding Black Hills highlands appear here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing the area's mix of university life and mountain terrain. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Black Hills State University, the settlement of Maitland, and the heights of Spearfish Peak.
  61. 2012 Map of Chicken Creek, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Chicken Creek, 2012 Print
    2012 Chicken Creek
    2012 Print · USGS
    Spearfish and its surrounding rural corridors appear in this modern era as a landscape defined by water management and residential growth. Researchers can trace the paths of Redwater River and Spearfish Cr, alongside named landmarks like Cox Lake and Higgins Gulch.
  64. 2015 Map of Jolly, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Jolly, 2015 Print
    2015 Jolly
    2015 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of the Black Hills foothills comes into focus in this mid-2010s survey of the Spearfish area. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of Redwater River and Concordia Ditch, or locate specific properties along Wagon Box Dr and Camp Comfort Rd.
  67. 2015 Map of Deadwood North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Deadwood North, 2015 Print
    2015 Deadwood North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Deadwood and the northern Black Hills are meticulously documented in this modern survey. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations at Mount Moriah Cem or Saint Ambrose Cem, and explore the old roads connecting Crook City and Whitewood.
  70. 2015 Map of Chicken Creek, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Chicken Creek, 2015 Print
    2015 Chicken Creek
    2015 Print · USGS
    Spearfish and the northern Black Hills foothills appear in the mid-2010s during a period of steady residential and agricultural growth. Researchers can trace historic irrigation networks like Thompson Ditch and local family landmarks from Johnston Gulch to Cox Lake.
  73. 2015 Map of Spearfish, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Spearfish, 2015 Print
    2015 Spearfish
    2015 Print · USGS
    The northern Black Hills come into focus at the height of the mid-2010s, where the city of Spearfish meets the national forest. Trace the terrain from Black Hills State University to the remote gulches of Maitland and Carbonate.
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