Old Maps of Ellis, Wayne Township for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Ellis with 5 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 Ellis has changed over the decades.


Ellis, Wayne Township 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 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

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