1980s Maps of McPherson County, South Dakota

Explore 2 historic maps of McPherson County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 McPherson County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, 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 1980s, 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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring McPherson County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


McPherson County, SD maps

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  1. 1985 Map of Elm River
    1985 Map of Elm River
    1985 Elm River
    1985 Print · USGS
    Spanning the state line during the mid-eighties, this area shows a landscape of river-fed reservoirs and agricultural colonies. Genealogists and historians can locate communal settlements like Spring Creek Colony and rail stops along the Burlington Northern Railroad or the Chicago and North Western Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1985 Map of Eureka, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Eureka, 1986 Print
    1985 Eureka
    1986 Print · USGS
    The northern plains of the mid-eighties come alive in this survey of the border country between South Dakota and North Dakota. Researchers can trace the rail-side growth of Eureka and Hosmer or locate local landmarks like the Plainview Colony and Lake Hiddenwood State Park.
    3 unique versions available

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