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1980s Maps of Pennington County, South Dakota

Explore 10 historic maps of Pennington County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Pennington County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Pennington County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Pennington County, SD maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Wall
    1981 Map of Wall
    1981 Wall
    1981 Print · USGS
    Western South Dakota in the early eighties reveals a landscape of high tables and deep draws where the prairie meets the Badlands. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate rural outposts like Scenic, Conata, and Interior.
  4. 1983 Map of Horse Tooth, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Horse Tooth, 1984 Print
    1983 Horse Tooth
    1984 Print · USGS
    Pennington County ranching country and the Bad River headwaters are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists can locate Severson Ranch, St Paul Cem, and community centers like Big White Sch.
  7. 1983 Map of Elm Creek Ranch, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Elm Creek Ranch, 1984 Print
    1983 Elm Creek Ranch
    1984 Print · USGS
    Pennington and Haakon counties in the early eighties are mapped here as a landscape of isolated homesteads and high plains drainages. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Elm Creek Ranch and private aviation sites including the Clark Landing Strip.
  10. 1983 Map of Lake Hill, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Lake Hill, 1984 Print
    1983 Lake Hill
    1984 Print · USGS
    Pennington County ranch lands are captured here in the early 1980s, showing a landscape defined by deep draws and remote outposts. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate historic family holdings like the Trask Ranch and Hoffman Ranch.
  13. 1984 Map of Buckhorn
    1984 Map of Buckhorn
    1984 Buckhorn
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills highlands at the Wyoming and South Dakota border are captured here in the early 1980s. Researchers can locate the Hardy Campus, the settlement of Buckhorn, and numerous family-named landmarks like McInerney Spring.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1984 Map of Camp Creek
    1984 Map of Camp Creek
    1984 Camp Creek
    1984 Print · USGS
    Meade County ranching country comes into focus in the mid-1980s, showcasing the remote settlements and airstrips of the South Dakota plains. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Vig Ranch Landing Strip, the small community of Opal, and the high terrain of Fox Ridge.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1984 Map of Parmlee Canyon
    1984 Map of Parmlee Canyon
    1984 Parmlee Canyon
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Wyoming and South Dakota borderlands were still being meticulously charted in the early eighties as the national forest boundary was refined. Researchers can trace remote water sources and terrain features like Mallo Camp, Slicker Dick Spring, and Thoeming Draw.
  22. 1984 Map of Pedro 4 NW
    1984 Map of Pedro 4 NW
    1984 Pedro 4 NW
    1984 Print · USGS
    Pennington County ranching and community life are documented here in the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace the drainage of Deep Creek and locate family landmarks like the Willuweit Ranch or the Creighton Community Hall.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1984 Map of Moon
    1984 Map of Moon
    1984 Moon
    1984 Print · USGS
    The high plateau of the Black Hills is captured here in the mid-1980s, documenting the borderlands of Wyoming and South Dakota. Local historians can trace early water rights and land use through named features like Moon, Rudenvale Spring, and Stockade Beaver Creek.
  28. 1984 Map of New Underwood
    1984 Map of New Underwood
    1984 New Underwood
    1984 Print · USGS
    Pennington and Meade counties in the mid-1980s show a landscape of river-fed agriculture and prairie management. Genealogists and historians can trace rail and road development through New Underwood and Wasta or locate features like Elm Springs and Hubbard Hill.
    2 unique versions available
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