Old Maps of Wellington Township, South Dakota for Metal Detecting

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Wellington Township, SD maps

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  1. 1898 Map of Parker
    1898 Map of Parker
    1898 Parker
    1898 Print · USGS
    Southeastern South Dakota in the late nineteenth century shows a landscape defined by the expansion of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace early settlements and pioneer-era post offices like Idylwilde, Hurley, and the prominent rise of Turkey Ridge.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1964 Map of Grass Lake, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Grass Lake, 1966 Print
    1964 Grass Lake
    1966 Print · USGS
    Minnehaha County's rural townships are captured in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape of prairie sloughs and small farm communities. Genealogists can locate family land near Union Center, Pumpkin Center, and local institutions like Midwest Sch No 71.

  5. 1964 Map of East Vermillion Lake, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of East Vermillion Lake, 1966 Print
    1964 East Vermillion Lake
    1966 Print · USGS
    McCook County agriculture and water management are front and center in the mid-1960s as East Vermillion Lake fills the valley. Researchers can locate many rural landmarks including Spring Valley Cem and several numbered schoolhouses.

  6. 1968 Map of Parker NE, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Parker NE, 1971 Print
    1968 Parker NE
    1971 Print · USGS
    Turner County farm country and the river forks near Parker are captured here in the late sixties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Wellington Cem or rural schoolhouses including Stanford Sch and Sletten Sch.

  7. 1968 Map of Parker, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Parker, 1971 Print
    1968 Parker
    1971 Print · USGS
    Parker and Monroe are captured in the late sixties at the convergence of two major rail lines and the forks of the Vermillion River. Researchers can locate the Thunder Valley Drag Strip, the Parker Valley Country Club, and several local cemeteries like Rose Hill Cem.

  8. 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.

  9. 1985 Map of Freeman
    1985 Map of Freeman
    1985 Freeman
    1985 Print · USGS
    The James River valley in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of communal farming colonies and railroad-anchored prairie towns. Researchers can trace the layout of several Hutterite settlements like Maxwell Colony or locate local landmarks like Gagna Station and Turkey Ridge.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 2012 Map of Grass Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Grass Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Grass Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Wellington Township, including Humboldt Township, Pumpkin Center, and other nearby areas

  11. 2012 Map of Parker, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Parker, 2012 Print
    2012 Parker
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Wellington Township, including Parker, Monroe, and other nearby areas

  12. 2012 Map of East Vermillion Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of East Vermillion Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 East Vermillion Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Wellington Township, including Humboldt Township, Rumpus Ridge, and other nearby areas

  13. 2012 Map of Parker NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Parker NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Parker NE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Wellington Township, including Parker, Home Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2015 Map of East Vermillion Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of East Vermillion Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 East Vermillion Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Wellington Township, including Humboldt Township, Rumpus Ridge, and other nearby areas

  15. 2015 Map of Parker NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Parker NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Parker NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Wellington Township, including Parker, Home Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2015 Map of Grass Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Grass Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Grass Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Wellington Township, including Humboldt Township, Pumpkin Center, and other nearby areas

  17. 2015 Map of Parker, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Parker, 2015 Print
    2015 Parker
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Wellington Township, including Parker, Monroe, and other nearby areas

  18. 2017 Map of Grass Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Grass Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Grass Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Wellington Township, including Humboldt Township, Pumpkin Center, and other nearby areas

  19. 2017 Map of East Vermillion Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of East Vermillion Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 East Vermillion Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Wellington Township, including Humboldt Township, Rumpus Ridge, and other nearby areas

  20. 2017 Map of Parker, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Parker, 2017 Print
    2017 Parker
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Wellington Township, including Parker, Monroe, and other nearby areas

  21. 2017 Map of Parker NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Parker NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Parker NE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Wellington Township, including Parker, Home Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2021 Map of Parker NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Parker NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Parker NE
    2021 Print · USGS
    The town of Parker is captured during the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by traditional South Dakota section lines and prairie drainage. Researchers can trace the path of Beaver Cr and the river systems that have shaped this agricultural heartland for generations.

  23. 2021 Map of East Vermillion Lake, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of East Vermillion Lake, 2021 Print
    2021 East Vermillion Lake
    2021 Print · USGS
    McCook and Minnehaha counties are mapped here in the early 2020s, showcasing the agricultural grid surrounding the East Vermillion Lake reservoir. Researchers can locate family sites at the Spring Valley Baptist Cem or trace the path of Rumpus Ridge.

  24. 2021 Map of Parker, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Parker, 2021 Print
    2021 Parker
    2021 Print · USGS
    The convergence of the Vermillion River forks in Turner County defines this prairie landscape during the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets of Parker and Monroe, or locate the Turner County Courthouse and Rose Hill Cem.

  25. 2021 Map of Grass Lake, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Grass Lake, 2021 Print
    2021 Grass Lake
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Minnehaha County prairie is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by glacial history and the homesteaders' grid. Researchers can trace rural lineages at Saint Joseph Catholic Cem or explore the hydrology of Grass Lake and Long Cr.

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