Old Maps of Benton Township, South Dakota for Metal Detecting

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Benton Township, SD maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 1962 Map of Hartford South, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Hartford South, 1964 Print
    1962 Hartford South
    1964 Print · USGS
    Minnehaha County in the early sixties shows a rural landscape on the cusp of change as the interstate highway system reaches the prairie. Researchers can trace dozens of family-named landmarks and country schools like Muchow Sch, Sunshine Sch, and Lakeview Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1962 Map of Hartford North, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Hartford North, 1964 Print
    1962 Hartford North
    1964 Print · USGS
    Minnehaha County in the early 1960s shows a landscape of productive farmsteads and rural schools near Hartford. Trace the Chicago and North Western rail line or locate local landmarks like Scotts Slough and McLeod Sch.

  5. 1962 Map of Sioux Falls West, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Sioux Falls West, 1964 Print
    1962 Sioux Falls West
    1964 Print · USGS
    The western edge of Sioux Falls was rapidly evolving in the early sixties as infrastructure expanded across the South Dakota prairie. Researchers can trace the development of suburban institutions like O'Gorman High Sch or locate rural landmarks such as Bethel Cem and Ellis.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1962 Map of Crooks, 1970 Print
    1962 Map of Crooks, 1970 Print
    1962 Crooks
    1970 Print · USGS
    Minnehaha County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the early sixties, showing the rural landscape around Lyons and Crooks. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through landmarks like Lyons Cem, West Nidaros Ch, and the Burlington Northern rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1985 Map of Sioux Falls
    1985 Map of Sioux Falls
    1985 Sioux Falls
    1985 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, the borderlands of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa reveal a landscape shaped by the Big Sioux River and a growing urban hub. Researchers can trace the development of Sioux Falls and locate smaller communities like Dell Rapids, Garretson, and Valley Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 2012 Map of Crooks, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Crooks, 2012 Print
    2012 Crooks
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton Township, including Sioux Falls, Crooks, and other nearby areas

  9. 2012 Map of Hartford North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Hartford North, 2012 Print
    2012 Hartford North
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton Township, including Hartford, Grand Meadow Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 2012 Map of Sioux Falls West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Sioux Falls West, 2012 Print
    2012 Sioux Falls West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton Township, including Sioux Falls, Reppert Addition, and other nearby areas

  11. 2012 Map of Hartford South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Hartford South, 2012 Print
    2012 Hartford South
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton Township, including Hartford, Home Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 2015 Map of Crooks, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Crooks, 2015 Print
    2015 Crooks
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton Township, including Sioux Falls, Crooks, and other nearby areas

  13. 2015 Map of Hartford North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Hartford North, 2015 Print
    2015 Hartford North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton Township, including Hartford, Grand Meadow Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2015 Map of Sioux Falls West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Sioux Falls West, 2015 Print
    2015 Sioux Falls West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton Township, including Sioux Falls, Reppert Addition, and other nearby areas

  15. 2015 Map of Hartford South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Hartford South, 2015 Print
    2015 Hartford South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton Township, including Hartford, Home Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2017 Map of Hartford North, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Hartford North, 2017 Print
    2017 Hartford North
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton Township, including Hartford, Grand Meadow Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2017 Map of Sioux Falls West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Sioux Falls West, 2017 Print
    2017 Sioux Falls West
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton Township, including Sioux Falls, Reppert Addition, and other nearby areas

  18. 2017 Map of Hartford South, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Hartford South, 2017 Print
    2017 Hartford South
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton Township, including Hartford, Home Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2017 Map of Crooks, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Crooks, 2017 Print
    2017 Crooks
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton Township, including Sioux Falls, Crooks, and other nearby areas

  20. 2021 Map of Hartford North, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Hartford North, 2021 Print
    2021 Hartford North
    2021 Print · USGS
    Minnehaha County's high glacial plateau is documented here as the town of Hartford expands northward into the surrounding farmland. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land along Skunk Cr, Scotts Slough, and the rural roads branching off Co Hwy 130.

  21. 2021 Map of Hartford South, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Hartford South, 2021 Print
    2021 Hartford South
    2021 Print · USGS
    Minnehaha County in the 2020s shows a mix of growing prairie settlements and deep-rooted rural landmarks. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Saint George Cem, Lutheran Zion Cem, and the recreational shores of Wall Lake.

  22. 2021 Map of Sioux Falls West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Sioux Falls West, 2021 Print
    2021 Sioux Falls West
    2021 Print · USGS
    The western edge of Sioux Falls is documented here at a moment of significant growth and urban expansion. Researchers can trace the development of the Ellis area or locate family sites at Forest Home Cem and Joe Foss Field.

  23. 2021 Map of Crooks, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Crooks, 2021 Print
    2021 Crooks
    2021 Print · USGS
    Minnehaha County at the start of the 2020s shows the steady expansion of the northern plains agricultural and suburban landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots at the West Nidaros Lutheran Church Cem, Lyons Cem, and along the winding Willow Cr.

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