Old Maps of Roswell Township, South Dakota

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  1. 1899 Map of Alexandria
    1899 Map of Alexandria
    1899 Alexandria
    1899 Print · USGS
    Hanson County and the James River valley are captured here at the peak of the late-nineteenth-century rail boom. Genealogists can trace family footprints in early settlements like Rockport, Epiphany, and Alexandria or follow the path of the James River.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1899 Map of De Smet
    1899 Map of De Smet
    1899 De Smet
    1899 Print · USGS
    Eastern South Dakota in the 1890s appears as a landscape of rapid rail expansion and nascent prairie towns. You can trace early settlement patterns and transport hubs like De Smet, Carthage, and Iroquois along the Chicago and Northwestern R. R.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 1971 Map of Howard, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Howard, 1973 Print
    1971 Howard
    1973 Print · USGS
    Miner County, South Dakota, is captured here in the early seventies, showcasing a landscape of prairie townships and rail-connected towns. Genealogists and historians can locate St. Johns Cemetery, trace the Chicago and North Western tracks through Vilas, or explore the streets of Howard.

  8. 1972 Map of Roswell, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Roswell, 1973 Print
    1972 Roswell
    1973 Print · USGS
    Miner County is captured in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by the intersection of rail and prairie. Researchers can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads near Roswell and Argonne.

  9. 1973 Map of Bitter Lake, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Bitter Lake, 1978 Print
    1973 Bitter Lake
    1978 Print · USGS
    The prairie wetlands of Miner County are frozen in time here during the early 1970s. Trace the rural landscape through family landmarks like Roswell Cem and the remote Townhall, or explore the protected waters of Bitter Lake and Twin Lakes.

  10. 1973 Map of Canova West, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Canova West, 1978 Print
    1973 Canova West
    1978 Print · USGS
    Miner County in the 1970s shows a classic prairie landscape defined by the Chicago and North Western railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace the outskirts of Vilas and Canova, alongside rural landmarks like St Pauls Cem.

  11. 1978 Map of Roswell
    1978 Map of Roswell
    1978 Roswell
    1978 Print · USGS
    Harding County ranching country is captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by the forks of the Moreau River. Researchers can trace the water-dependent infrastructure of the era, from named landmarks like Roundup Butte to Stockade Draw and Sand Creek.

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. 2012 Map of Bitter Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bitter Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Bitter Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell Township, including Rock Creek Township, Clinton Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2012 Map of Canova West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Canova West, 2012 Print
    2012 Canova West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell Township, including Canova, Vilas, and other nearby areas

  16. 2012 Map of Roswell, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Roswell, 2012 Print
    2012 Roswell
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell Township, including Roswell, Argonne, and other nearby areas

  17. 2012 Map of Howard, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Howard, 2012 Print
    2012 Howard
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell Township, including Howard, Vilas, and other nearby areas

  18. 2015 Map of Howard, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Howard, 2015 Print
    2015 Howard
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell Township, including Howard, Vilas, and other nearby areas

  19. 2015 Map of Roswell, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Roswell, 2015 Print
    2015 Roswell
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell Township, including Roswell, Argonne, and other nearby areas

  20. 2015 Map of Canova West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Canova West, 2015 Print
    2015 Canova West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell Township, including Canova, Vilas, and other nearby areas

  21. 2015 Map of Bitter Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Bitter Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Bitter Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell Township, including Rock Creek Township, Clinton Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Canova West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Canova West, 2017 Print
    2017 Canova West
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell Township, including Canova, Vilas, and other nearby areas

  23. 2017 Map of Bitter Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bitter Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Bitter Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell Township, including Rock Creek Township, Clinton Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2017 Map of Howard, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Howard, 2017 Print
    2017 Howard
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell Township, including Howard, Vilas, and other nearby areas

  25. 2017 Map of Roswell, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Roswell, 2017 Print
    2017 Roswell
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell Township, including Roswell, Argonne, and other nearby areas

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