Old Maps of Vivian, South Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Vivian with 5 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 Vivian has changed over the decades.


Vivian, SD maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Martin, 1968 Print
    1955 Map of Martin, 1968 Print
    1955 Martin
    1968 Print · USGS
    Tribal lands and rail corridors define the South Dakota plains in the mid-fifties, from the sand hills to the badlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation settlements and find small rail towns like Stamford and Witten.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Martin
    1958 Map of Martin
    1958 Martin
    1958 Print · USGS
    South Dakota's southern plains are documented here in the late fifties, showing the expansive Pine Ridge and Rosebud Indian Reservations. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements along the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line or find family roots near Martin and the Indian Cemetery.

  3. 1972 Map of Vivian, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Vivian, 1975 Print
    1972 Vivian
    1975 Print · USGS
    Vivian was a vital crossroads in the early 1970s, where the Missouri Plateau's rail and highway networks met. Researchers can trace the layout of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line and find local landmarks like the Smith Brothers Landing Strip and Vivian Cem.

  4. 1985 Map of White River, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of White River, 1986 Print
    1985 White River
    1986 Print · USGS
    South-central South Dakota comes into focus during the mid-eighties as a critical junction of rail and river life. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western line through high-plains towns like Murdo and Presho or locate rural landmarks such as Stony Butte and Fate Dam.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 2021 Map of Vivian, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Vivian, 2021 Print
    2021 Vivian
    2021 Print · USGS
    Vivian and the surrounding Lyman County prairie are shown here in the early 2020s as the town remains a key prairie crossroads. Genealogists and local researchers can locate the Vivian Cem, trace Medicine Cr, and see the extent of the Fort Pierre National Grassland.

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