1900s (20th Century) Maps of Roswell Township, South Dakota

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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