Old Maps of Spencer, Benton Township

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Spencer, Benton Township maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Alexandria
    1899 Map of Alexandria
    1899 Alexandria
    1899 Print · USGS
    Hanson 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 1985 Map of Salem
    1985 Map of Salem
    1985 Salem
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eastern 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.

  6. 2012 Map of Spencer, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Spencer, 2012 Print
    2012 Spencer
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Spencer, including Edgerton Township, Jefferson Township, and other nearby areas

  7. 2015 Map of Spencer, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Spencer, 2015 Print
    2015 Spencer
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Spencer, including Edgerton Township, Jefferson Township, and other nearby areas

  8. 2017 Map of Spencer, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Spencer, 2017 Print
    2017 Spencer
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Spencer, including Edgerton Township, Jefferson Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 2021 Map of Spencer, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Spencer, 2021 Print
    2021 Spencer
    2021 Print · USGS
    The 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.

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