Old Maps of Sioux Falls, South Dakota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 37 historic maps of Sioux Falls. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Sioux Falls.


Sioux Falls, SD maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Canton, 1954 Print
    1897 Map of Canton, 1954 Print
    1897 Canton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southeastern South Dakota and the Iowa borderlands were undergoing a railway-driven expansion during the 1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Beloit, Centerville, and Lennox as they grew along the Big Sioux River.

  2. 1900 Map of Canton
    1900 Map of Canton
    1900 Canton
    1900 Print · USGS
    Southeastern South Dakota and the Iowa borderlands are captured here at a peak of late-nineteenth-century rail expansion. Genealogists can trace the early foundations of towns like Canton, Centerville, and Beresford along the Big Sioux River.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 1962 Map of Harrisburg, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Harrisburg, 1964 Print
    1962 Harrisburg
    1964 Print · USGS
    Harrisburg and the surrounding Lincoln County townships are captured in the early 1960s, showing a prairie landscape still defined by rail lines and rural school districts. Researchers can find long-standing local landmarks like Pleasant View Cem, various country schoolhouses including Shindler Sch, and the recreation grounds at Lake Alvin.

  6. 1962 Map of Brandon, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Brandon, 1964 Print
    1962 Brandon
    1964 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota and Iowa borderlands come to life in this early sixties survey of the Big Sioux River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Brandon and Rowena, or locate family sites at Beaver Valley Ch and local Quarries.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1962 Map of Sioux Falls East, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Sioux Falls East, 1964 Print
    1962 Sioux Falls East
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Minnehaha County is captured during a period of significant growth as new interstates reach the city. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Woodlawn Cemetery, Augustana College, and the State Prison Farm.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1962 Map of Tea, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Tea, 1964 Print
    1962 Tea
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Lincoln County appears in the early sixties as a network of section roads and small-town commerce. Researchers can trace the heritage of local school districts at Dewey School and Rader School or follow the tracks of the Great Northern railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 1985 Map of Rock Rapids
    1985 Map of Rock Rapids
    1985 Rock Rapids
    1985 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of South Dakota and Iowa come into focus in the mid-1980s, centered on the fertile valleys of the Big Sioux River. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural homesteads near Rock Rapids, find Dordt College in Sioux Center, or locate old burial sites like Grace Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 2011 Map of Brandon, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Brandon, 2011 Print
    2011 Brandon
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Sioux Falls, including Brandon, Sioux Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2012 Map of Crooks, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Crooks, 2012 Print
    2012 Crooks
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sioux Falls, including Crooks, Lyons, and other nearby areas

  15. 2012 Map of Sioux Falls West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Sioux Falls West, 2012 Print
    2012 Sioux Falls West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sioux Falls, including Reppert Addition, Mapleton Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2012 Map of Sioux Falls East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Sioux Falls East, 2012 Print
    2012 Sioux Falls East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sioux Falls, including Brandon, Split Rock Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2012 Map of Tea, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Tea, 2012 Print
    2012 Tea
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sioux Falls, including Harrisburg, Tea, and other nearby areas

  18. 2012 Map of Brandon, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Brandon, 2012 Print
    2012 Brandon
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sioux Falls, including Brandon, Sioux Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2012 Map of Harrisburg, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Harrisburg, 2012 Print
    2012 Harrisburg
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sioux Falls, including Harrisburg, Dayton Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2015 Map of Sioux Falls East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Sioux Falls East, 2015 Print
    2015 Sioux Falls East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sioux Falls, including Brandon, Split Rock Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2015 Map of Crooks, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Crooks, 2015 Print
    2015 Crooks
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sioux Falls, including Crooks, Lyons, and other nearby areas

  22. 2015 Map of Harrisburg, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Harrisburg, 2015 Print
    2015 Harrisburg
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sioux Falls, including Harrisburg, Dayton Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2015 Map of Brandon, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Brandon, 2015 Print
    2015 Brandon
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sioux Falls, including Brandon, Sioux Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2015 Map of Sioux Falls West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Sioux Falls West, 2015 Print
    2015 Sioux Falls West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sioux Falls, including Reppert Addition, Mapleton Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 2015 Map of Tea, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Tea, 2015 Print
    2015 Tea
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sioux Falls, including Harrisburg, Tea, and other nearby areas

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