Old Maps of Highland Township, South Dakota

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  1. 1897 Map of Canton, 1954 Print
    1897 Map of Canton, 1954 Print
    1897 Canton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southeastern South Dakota and the Iowa borderlands were undergoing a railway-driven expansion during the 1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Beloit, Centerville, and Lennox as they grew along the Big Sioux River.

  2. 1900 Map of Canton
    1900 Map of Canton
    1900 Canton
    1900 Print · USGS
    Southeastern South Dakota and the Iowa borderlands are captured here at a peak of late-nineteenth-century rail expansion. Genealogists can trace the early foundations of towns like Canton, Centerville, and Beresford along the Big Sioux River.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
    1955 Sioux Falls
    1967 Print · USGS
    The eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail-to-river connections of the era. Genealogists can trace family footprints across townships like Madison and Pipestone, while following the paths of the Big Sioux River and the Chicago and North Western line.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Sioux Falls
    1958 Map of Sioux Falls
    1958 Sioux Falls
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa are captured here during the mid-century peak of the regional rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Augustana Academy, the St Marys Cem, and the path of the Illinois Central through Rock Rapids.

  5. 1962 Map of Canton, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Canton, 1964 Print
    1962 Canton
    1964 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota and Iowa border comes alive in the early sixties as the Big Sioux River winds past bustling prairie towns. Genealogists can locate several rural schools and cemeteries, including Augustana Academy, Beloit Cem, and York Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1964 Map of Canton SW, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Canton SW, 1965 Print
    1964 Canton SW
    1965 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County townships such as Lynn and Dayton are shown here in the mid-1960s, still defined by a dense network of country schools and rail lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Grand Valley Church, Forest Hill Cemetery, and Kerley School.

  7. 1968 Map of Alcester NW, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Alcester NW, 1970 Print
    1968 Alcester NW
    1970 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County farmland in the late sixties is defined by its dense network of rural schools and country churches. Genealogists can trace family footprints near the Tuntland Cem, Norway Center, and several local landmarks like Sundy Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1968 Map of Alcester NE, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Alcester NE, 1970 Print
    1968 Alcester NE
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Big Sioux River valley comes to life in the late sixties as it winds through Lincoln County. Genealogists can trace early rural life through family-named landmarks like Moe Sch, Bethany Cem, and the tracks of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1985 Map of Rock Rapids
    1985 Map of Rock Rapids
    1985 Rock Rapids
    1985 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of South Dakota and Iowa come into focus in the mid-1980s, centered on the fertile valleys of the Big Sioux River. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural homesteads near Rock Rapids, find Dordt College in Sioux Center, or locate old burial sites like Grace Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 2010 Map of Alcester NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Alcester NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Alcester NE
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Highland Township, including Settlers Township, Eden Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 2010 Map of Canton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Canton, 2010 Print
    2010 Canton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Highland Township, including Canton, Lyon Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 2012 Map of Alcester NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Alcester NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Alcester NE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Highland Township, including Settlers Township, Eden Township, and other nearby areas

  13. 2012 Map of Canton SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Canton SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Canton SW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Highland Township, including Canton, Dayton Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2012 Map of Canton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Canton, 2012 Print
    2012 Canton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Highland Township, including Canton, Lyon Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2012 Map of Alcester NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Alcester NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Alcester NW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Highland Township, including Lincoln Township, Norway Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2015 Map of Canton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Canton, 2015 Print
    2015 Canton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Highland Township, including Canton, Lyon Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2015 Map of Alcester NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Alcester NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Alcester NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Highland Township, including Settlers Township, Eden Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2015 Map of Alcester NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Alcester NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Alcester NW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Highland Township, including Lincoln Township, Norway Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2015 Map of Canton SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Canton SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Canton SW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Highland Township, including Canton, Dayton Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2017 Map of Alcester NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Alcester NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Alcester NE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Highland Township, including Settlers Township, Eden Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2017 Map of Alcester NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Alcester NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Alcester NW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Highland Township, including Lincoln Township, Norway Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Canton, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Canton, 2017 Print
    2017 Canton
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Highland Township, including Canton, Lyon Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2017 Map of Canton SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Canton SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Canton SW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Highland Township, including Canton, Dayton Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2021 Map of Canton SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Canton SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Canton SW
    2021 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of rural life and natural watercourses. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Beaver Creek Lutheran Cem, Forest Hill Cem, and the winding path of S Beaver Cr.

  25. 2021 Map of Canton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Canton, 2021 Print
    2021 Canton
    2021 Print · USGS
    Canton and the borderlands of the Big Sioux River are captured in this recent survey of the South Dakota-Iowa line. Genealogists and historians can trace the town layout near the Courthouse, locate the Hiawatha Asylum Cem, and explore the area around Beloit.

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