Old Maps of Salem, Salem Township for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Salem with 8 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 Salem has changed over the decades.
Salem, Salem Township maps
(8)- 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.
- 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 Salem, 2012 Print2012 Salem2012 Print · USGSCovers Salem, including Emery Township, Goldenview Hutterite Colony, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Salem, 2015 Print2015 Salem2015 Print · USGSCovers Salem, including Emery Township, Goldenview Hutterite Colony, and other nearby areas
- 2017 Map of Salem, 2017 Print2017 Salem2017 Print · USGSCovers Salem, including Emery Township, Goldenview Hutterite Colony, and other nearby areas
- 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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