Old Maps of Ward Township, South Dakota

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  1. 1953 Map of Watertown, 1968 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Watertown
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1967 Map of Elkton SW, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Elkton SW, 1968 Print
    1967 Elkton SW
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota and South Dakota borderlands come alive in this mid-sixties survey of Pipestone and Moody Counties. Researchers can trace the path of the Milwaukee Road through Airlie or locate the rural Fletcher Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1967 Map of Elkton, 1978 Print
    1967 Map of Elkton, 1978 Print
    1967 Elkton
    1978 Print · USGS
    Elkton sits at a bustling prairie rail junction on the South Dakota and Minnesota border during the late sixties. Genealogists and local researchers can locate St Marys Cem, trace the C & N W line, or follow the winding course of Medary Creek.

  5. 1972 Map of Flandreau NE, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Flandreau NE, 1973 Print
    1972 Flandreau NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rural townships of eastern South Dakota are captured here in the early seventies as the agricultural landscape matured. Genealogists and historians can locate the local Townhall, trace the Chicago and North Western rail line, and find old Gravel Pits.

  6. 1972 Map of Flandreau, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Flandreau, 1973 Print
    1972 Flandreau
    1973 Print · USGS
    Moody County in the early seventies centers on the meanders of the Big Sioux River and the bustling rail hub at Flandreau. Family historians can locate specific sites like the Flandreau Indian Sch, Catholic Cem, and the old Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line.

  7. 1985 Map of Brookings
    1985 Map of Brookings
    1985 Brookings
    1985 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota and Minnesota borderlands in the mid-1980s are defined here by a network of prairie lakes and bustling rail corridors. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago and North Western through Brookings or explore the numerous wetlands of Oakwood Lakes State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 2010 Map of Elkton SW, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Elkton SW, 2010 Print
    2010 Elkton SW
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Ward Township, including Airlie, Cresson, and other nearby areas

  9. 2010 Map of Elkton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Elkton, 2010 Print
    2010 Elkton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Ward Township, including Elkton, Ward, and other nearby areas

  10. 2012 Map of Elkton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Elkton, 2012 Print
    2012 Elkton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ward Township, including Elkton, Ward, and other nearby areas

  11. 2012 Map of Flandreau, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Flandreau, 2012 Print
    2012 Flandreau
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ward Township, including Flandreau, Union Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 2012 Map of Flandreau NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Flandreau NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Flandreau NE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ward Township, including Spring Creek Township, Elkton Township, and other nearby areas

  13. 2013 Map of Elkton SW, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Elkton SW, 2013 Print
    2013 Elkton SW
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Ward Township, including Airlie, Cresson, and other nearby areas

  14. 2015 Map of Elkton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Elkton, 2015 Print
    2015 Elkton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ward Township, including Elkton, Ward, and other nearby areas

  15. 2015 Map of Flandreau NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Flandreau NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Flandreau NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ward Township, including Spring Creek Township, Elkton Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2015 Map of Flandreau, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Flandreau, 2015 Print
    2015 Flandreau
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ward Township, including Flandreau, Union Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2016 Map of Elkton SW, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Elkton SW, 2016 Print
    2016 Elkton SW
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Ward Township, including Airlie, Cresson, and other nearby areas

  18. 2017 Map of Flandreau, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Flandreau, 2017 Print
    2017 Flandreau
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Ward Township, including Flandreau, Union Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2017 Map of Elkton, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Elkton, 2017 Print
    2017 Elkton
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Ward Township, including Elkton, Ward, and other nearby areas

  20. 2017 Map of Flandreau NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Flandreau NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Flandreau NE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Ward Township, including Spring Creek Township, Elkton Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2019 Map of Elkton SW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Elkton SW, 2019 Print
    2019 Elkton SW
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Ward Township, including Airlie, Cresson, and other nearby areas

  22. 2021 Map of Elkton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Elkton, 2021 Print
    2021 Elkton
    2021 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota and Minnesota border comes alive in this survey of the high plateau region. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Elkton and Ward while locating historic burial sites like Saint Marys Cem and Trinity Lutheran Cem.

  23. 2021 Map of Flandreau, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Flandreau, 2021 Print
    2021 Flandreau
    2021 Print · USGS
    Flandreau and the Big Sioux River valley are shown in detail during the early 2020s. Researchers can locate numerous family burial sites such as Union Cem and Clay Hill Cem, or trace the path of the Jay Heath Canoe & Kayak Trl.

  24. 2021 Map of Flandreau NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Flandreau NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Flandreau NE
    2021 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Brookings and Moody counties are shown here at the start of the 2020s, defined by the distinct geography of the Coteau des Prairies. Researchers can trace rural property boundaries and drainage patterns along Spring Cr or follow local transit routes like Co Hwy B.

  25. 2022 Map of Elkton SW, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Elkton SW, 2022 Print
    2022 Elkton SW
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota and South Dakota border comes into focus in this recent survey of the Pipestone County farm country. Researchers can trace the rural layouts of Pleasant Valley Colony, Cresson, and Airlie along the high ground of the Coteau des Prairies.

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