Old Maps of Salem Township, South Dakota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Salem Township. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Salem Township, SD maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 1964 Map of Salem NE, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Salem NE, 1966 Print
    1964 Salem NE
    1966 Print · USGS
    McCook County agriculture and rail travel are captured here in the mid-1960s. Researchers can trace the path of the CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN railroad or locate old rural school sites like School No 4 and School No 10.

  4. 1964 Map of Salem, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Salem, 1966 Print
    1964 Salem
    1966 Print · USGS
    McCook 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 2021 Map of Winfred SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Winfred SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Winfred SE
    2021 Print · USGS
    Southeastern South Dakota’s high prairie plateau is captured here during the early twenty-first century as it spans the borders of Lake, McCook, and Miner counties. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Salem Lutheran Cem and trace the paths of the Little Vermillion River and E Fork Vermillion River.

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

  10. 2021 Map of Salem NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Salem NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Salem NE
    2021 Print · USGS
    This rural South Dakota landscape in the early twenty-first century is defined by the high plateau of the Coteau des Prairies. Researchers can trace modern road networks and agricultural section lines from Interstate 90 north to 251st St and Richard Ave.

  11. 2021 Map of Salem, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Salem, 2021 Print
    2021 Salem
    2021 Print · USGS
    McCook 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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