Old Maps of Clearwater Township, South Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Clearwater Township with 26 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 Clearwater Township has changed over the decades.


Clearwater Township, SD maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Watertown, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Watertown, 1968 Print
    1953 Watertown
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern South Dakota and the Minnesota borderlands are captured here during the mid-twentieth century as the region's agricultural and rail-service centers thrived. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites across the Coteau des Prairies and find landmarks in Watertown, De Smet, and Brookings.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1958 Map of Watertown
    1958 Map of Watertown
    1958 Watertown
    1958 Print · USGS
    The eastern South Dakota prairie and the Minnesota borderlands are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of terminal moraine lakes and burgeoning rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the early paths of the Chicago and North Western railroad or locate family roots in Watertown, Clark, or the Sisseton Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1968 Map of Oldham SW, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Oldham SW, 1970 Print
    1968 Oldham SW
    1970 Print · USGS
    Miner County townships show a landscape of prairie potholes and productive farmland in the late 1960s. Trace local landmarks like the Belleview Ch, the Townhall, and the winding East Fork Vermillion River.

  6. 1968 Map of Oldham SE, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Oldham SE, 1970 Print
    1968 Oldham SE
    1970 Print · USGS
    Lake County prairie life in the late sixties is centered on the railroad town of Winifred and its surrounding wetlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near St Johns Ch, the Winfred Cem, and the winding East Fork Vermillion River.

  7. 1971 Map of Winfred, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Winfred, 1974 Print
    1971 Winfred
    1974 Print · USGS
    Lake County and the surrounding prairies are captured in the early seventies, centered on the rail-side settlement of Winfred. Researchers can trace the path of the East Fork Vermillion River past Graceville Colony and the local Township Cem.

  8. 1971 Map of Canova East, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Canova East, 1974 Print
    1971 Canova East
    1974 Print · USGS
    Miner County farming and rail life are centered around the prairie town of Canova in the early 1970s. Trace the path of the C M St P & P railroad or locate local landmarks like the Canova Cem and Union Ch along the winding river forks.

  9. 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.

  10. 1985 Map of De Smet, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of De Smet, 1986 Print
    1985 De Smet
    1986 Print · USGS
    Eastern South Dakota in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of prairie rail towns and sprawling glacial lakes. Researchers can trace the routes of the Chicago and North Western through De Smet or locate communal sites like Pearl Creek Colony and Cloverleaf Colony.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 2012 Map of Winfred, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Winfred, 2012 Print
    2012 Winfred
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Clearwater Township, including Winfred, Clarno Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 2012 Map of Canova East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Canova East, 2012 Print
    2012 Canova East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Clearwater Township, including Canova, Vermillion Township, and other nearby areas

  13. 2012 Map of Oldham SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Oldham SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Oldham SE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Clearwater Township, including Wayne Township, Winfred Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2012 Map of Oldham SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Oldham SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Oldham SW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Clearwater Township, including Adams Township, Belleview Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2015 Map of Oldham SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Oldham SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Oldham SE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Clearwater Township, including Wayne Township, Winfred Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2015 Map of Oldham SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Oldham SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Oldham SW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Clearwater Township, including Adams Township, Belleview Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2015 Map of Canova East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Canova East, 2015 Print
    2015 Canova East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Clearwater Township, including Canova, Vermillion Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2015 Map of Winfred, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Winfred, 2015 Print
    2015 Winfred
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Clearwater Township, including Winfred, Clarno Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2017 Map of Canova East, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Canova East, 2017 Print
    2017 Canova East
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Clearwater Township, including Canova, Vermillion Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2017 Map of Winfred, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Winfred, 2017 Print
    2017 Winfred
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Clearwater Township, including Winfred, Clarno Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2017 Map of Oldham SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Oldham SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Oldham SW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Clearwater Township, including Adams Township, Belleview Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Oldham SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Oldham SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Oldham SE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Clearwater Township, including Wayne Township, Winfred Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2021 Map of Winfred, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Winfred, 2021 Print
    2021 Winfred
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Lake County prairie landscape comes into focus during the early twenty-first century, showcasing the glacial terrain of the Coteau des Prairies. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Winfred, the Gracevale Colony, and family-named sites such as Olson Cem.

  24. 2021 Map of Canova East, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Canova East, 2021 Print
    2021 Canova East
    2021 Print · USGS
    Miner County farming and the eastern prairie highlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grid of country roads to the Canova townsite or locate the Pleasant Hill Cem and Canova Cem.

  25. 2021 Map of Oldham SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Oldham SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Oldham SE
    2021 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Lake County are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the settlement of Winfred and the surrounding glacial terrain. Researchers can trace the drainage of the E Fork Vermillion River and locate local landmarks like Saint John's Lutheran Cem and Lake Winfred.

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