Old Maps of Plainview, South Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Plainview with 5 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 Plainview has changed over the decades.


Plainview, SD maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Rapid City, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Rapid City, 1964 Print
    1953 Rapid City
    1964 Print · USGS
    Western South Dakota's transition from the Black Hills to the open prairie is captured here during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the development of Ellsworth Air Force Base alongside historic landmarks like Bear Butte and the Lower Alkali School.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Rapid City
    1957 Map of Rapid City
    1957 Rapid City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Western South Dakota in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of high-altitude forests and growing military installations. Researchers can trace the development of Ellsworth Air Force Base, locate the Theodore Roosevelt Monument, and find rural landmarks like Lower Alkali School.

  3. 1983 Map of Plainview, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Plainview, 1984 Print
    1983 Plainview
    1984 Print · USGS
    Meade County ranchlands are captured here in the early eighties, centered on the small settlement of Plainview. Researchers can trace the drainage patterns of Narcelle Creek and locate local water sources like Wilson Lake and Nuzum Lake across the prairie.

  4. 1984 Map of Camp Creek
    1984 Map of Camp Creek
    1984 Camp Creek
    1984 Print · USGS
    Meade County ranching country comes into focus in the mid-1980s, showcasing the remote settlements and airstrips of the South Dakota plains. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Vig Ranch Landing Strip, the small community of Opal, and the high terrain of Fox Ridge.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 2021 Map of Plainview, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Plainview, 2021 Print
    2021 Plainview
    2021 Print · USGS
    Meade County ranching country is shown here in the early 2020s, centered on the small community of Plainview. Researchers can trace rural property access along Staple Diamond Rd and locate local landmarks like Plainview Hughes Lake and Wilson Lake.

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