Old Maps of Benton Township, South Dakota
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(24)- 1899 Map of Alexandria1899 Alexandria1899 Print · USGSHanson County and the James River valley are captured here at the peak of the late-nineteenth-century rail boom. Genealogists can trace family footprints in early settlements like Rockport, Epiphany, and Alexandria or follow the path of the James River.5 unique versions available
- 1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print1955 Sioux Falls1967 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1958 Map of Sioux Falls1958 Sioux Falls1958 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1964 Map of Salem, 1966 Print1964 Salem1966 Print · USGSMcCook County is captured in the mid-1960s, centered on the railroad hub of Salem. Local historians can trace early school sites like Herting Sch and family heritage at St Marys Cem or Wildwood Cem.
- 1971 Map of Unityville, 1974 Print1971 Unityville1974 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1973 Map of Canova SE, 1978 Print1973 Canova SE1978 Print · USGSEastern 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.
- 1973 Map of Spencer, 1978 Print1973 Spencer1978 Print · USGSSpencer 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.
- 1985 Map of Salem1985 Salem1985 Print · USGSEastern South Dakota’s prairie landscape is showcased in the mid-eighties, highlighting a region defined by agricultural colonies and rail-linked towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Rosedale Colony, the Buffalo Trading Post, and early hubs like Salem.
- 2012 Map of Unityville, 2012 Print2012 Unityville2012 Print · USGSCovers Benton Township, including Sun Prairie Township, Vermillion Township, and other nearby areas
- 2012 Map of Canova SE, 2012 Print2012 Canova SE2012 Print · USGSCovers Benton Township, including Edgerton Township, Rock Creek Township, and other nearby areas
- 2012 Map of Spencer, 2012 Print2012 Spencer2012 Print · USGSCovers Benton Township, including Spencer, Edgerton Township, and other nearby areas
- 2012 Map of Salem, 2012 Print2012 Salem2012 Print · USGSCovers Benton Township, including Salem, Emery Township, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Salem, 2015 Print2015 Salem2015 Print · USGSCovers Benton Township, including Salem, Emery Township, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Canova SE, 2015 Print2015 Canova SE2015 Print · USGSCovers Benton Township, including Edgerton Township, Rock Creek Township, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Spencer, 2015 Print2015 Spencer2015 Print · USGSCovers Benton Township, including Spencer, Edgerton Township, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Unityville, 2015 Print2015 Unityville2015 Print · USGSCovers Benton Township, including Sun Prairie Township, Vermillion Township, and other nearby areas
- 2017 Map of Unityville, 2017 Print2017 Unityville2017 Print · USGSCovers Benton Township, including Sun Prairie Township, Vermillion Township, and other nearby areas
- 2017 Map of Canova SE, 2017 Print2017 Canova SE2017 Print · USGSCovers Benton Township, including Edgerton Township, Rock Creek Township, and other nearby areas
- 2017 Map of Spencer, 2017 Print2017 Spencer2017 Print · USGSCovers Benton Township, including Spencer, Edgerton Township, and other nearby areas
- 2017 Map of Salem, 2017 Print2017 Salem2017 Print · USGSCovers Benton Township, including Salem, Emery Township, and other nearby areas
- 2021 Map of Unityville, 2021 Print2021 Unityville2021 Print · USGSThe area around Unityville is shown here in the early twenty-first century, spanning the border of McCook and Miner Counties. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites including Sun Prairie Baptist Cem, Olsen Cem, and Unityville Cem.
- 2021 Map of Canova SE, 2021 Print2021 Canova SE2021 Print · USGSEastern McCook County is surveyed in the early 2020s, showing the high-prairie terrain of the Coteau des Prairies. Researchers can find significant family history sites including the Immanuel Lutheran Church Cem and Pleasant Hill Cem along the rural road grid.
- 2021 Map of Spencer, 2021 Print2021 Spencer2021 Print · USGSThe prairie town of Spencer and the rural borders of McCook and Hanson counties are captured in this modern survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites at Spencer Cem or locate family homesteads near Lake Eli and Wolf Creek.
- 2021 Map of Salem, 2021 Print2021 Salem2021 Print · USGSMcCook County is shown at its modern peak in this 2021 survey of the eastern South Dakota plains. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Wildwood Cem or locate the civic center at the Mc Cook County Courthouse.
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