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1970s Maps of McCook County, South Dakota

Explore 8 historic maps of McCook County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how McCook County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring McCook County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

McCook County, SD maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Clayton NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Clayton NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Clayton NE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Hutchinson County agriculture and community life are well-documented in the early seventies, featuring the rolling prairie around Wolf Creek. Genealogists can trace local roots through landmarks like Stern Cem, New Hutterthal Ch, and the shores of Silver Lake.
  4. 1970 Map of Marion, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Marion, 1972 Print
    1970 Marion
    1972 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape of southeastern South Dakota is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the rail hub of Marion. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous rural landmarks like Dicks Sch, Bethesda Ch, and Tieszen Cem.
  7. 1970 Map of Dolton, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Dolton, 1972 Print
    1970 Dolton
    1972 Print · USGS
    Southeast South Dakota's prairie landscape is documented here in the early seventies at the intersection of three counties. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific family landmarks such as Tschetter Cem and Hutterthal Ch near the waters of Silver Lake.
  10. 1971 Map of Unityville, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Unityville, 1974 Print
    1971 Unityville
    1974 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie of McCook and Miner counties comes into focus in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of river forks and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Unityville, the Sun Prairie Ch, and the Olsen Cem.
  13. 1971 Map of Winfred SE, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Winfred SE, 1974 Print
    1971 Winfred SE
    1974 Print · USGS
    The prairie townships of McCook and Lake County are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by water management and rural governance. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Center settlement and Townhall, or trace the winding paths of the Little Vermillion River and the Fk Vermillion R.
  16. 1973 Map of Bridgewater West, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Bridgewater West, 1978 Print
    1973 Bridgewater West
    1978 Print · USGS
    This South Dakota prairie landscape in the 1970s reveals the intersection of the railroad and rural life along the Hanson and McCook County line. Researchers can locate family sites like Rasmussen Cem or trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad.
  19. 1973 Map of Canova SE, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Canova SE, 1978 Print
    1973 Canova SE
    1978 Print · USGS
    Eastern South Dakota in the 1970s shows a landscape of highly structured prairie farming and conservation efforts. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Edgerton, Immanuel Ch, and Pleasant Hill Cem.
  22. 1973 Map of Spencer, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Spencer, 1978 Print
    1973 Spencer
    1978 Print · USGS
    Spencer and the surrounding prairie townships are captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of rail-fed commerce and extensive waterfowl conservation. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Lakeside Cem, the local QUARRY, and the Chicago and North Western rail corridor.
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