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1950s Maps of Sturgis, South Dakota

Explore 4 historic maps of Sturgis from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Sturgis's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Sturgis's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Sturgis, SD maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Fort Meade, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Fort Meade, 1955 Print
    1953 Fort Meade
    1955 Print · USGS
    Meade County, South Dakota, is captured in the early fifties as the historic military presence at Fort Meade transitioned into modern medical and wildlife conservation roles. Genealogists and researchers can trace the locations of the Fort Meade Cem, the Veterans Hospital, and rural landmarks like Carpenter Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 1954 Map of Sturgis, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Sturgis, 1955 Print
    1954 Sturgis
    1955 Print · USGS
    Sturgis and the eastern Black Hills are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the town as a vital regional hub. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate rural landmarks like Merritt Sch and Granite Peak.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 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.
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