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Old Maps of Pennington County, South Dakota for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 456 historic maps of Pennington County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Pennington County, SD maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Rapid
    1893 Map of Rapid
    1893 Rapid
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills frontier comes alive in the late nineteenth century as rail lines and military outposts shape the territory. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early layout of Rapid, locate Fort Meade, and find family-named landmarks like Doe Dotie Ranch or Piedmont.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1894 Map of Deadwood
    1894 Map of Deadwood
    1894 Deadwood
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills gold mining region is documented here in the early 1890s, capturing the industrial density of Deadwood and Lead. Researchers can trace early rail lines and find specific mountain locations like the Normal School in Spearfish, Bull Dog Ranch, and Lookout Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1894 Map of Hermosa
    1894 Map of Hermosa
    1894 Hermosa
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills gold and ranching frontier comes into focus during the late nineteenth century as mining camps and rail lines began to anchor the territory. Genealogists and historians can trace early families in Keystone, Rockerville, and around the Etta Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1896 Map of Harney Peak
    1896 Map of Harney Peak
    1896 Harney Peak
    1896 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills were at the height of their early development in the 1890s as railroads and mining settlements reshaped the mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the early tracks of the Burlington and Missouri River and locate the original town sites of Hill City, Custer, and Pringle.
  13. 1898 Map of Sundance
    1898 Map of Sundance
    1898 Sundance
    1898 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wyoming and the Black Hills border come alive in the 1890s, when Sundance served as a key regional hub. Genealogists and local historians can trace early wagon routes connecting settlements like Manhattan, Welcome, and Inyankara.
  16. 1898 Map of Rapid
    1898 Map of Rapid
    1898 Rapid
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills foothills come alive in the 1890s, where early railroads meet military outposts and pioneer settlements. Trace the early streets of Rapid City, the grounds of Fort Meade, and localized landmarks like Crystal Cave.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1899 Map of Newcastle, 1964 Print
    1899 Map of Newcastle, 1964 Print
    1899 Newcastle
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Wyoming-South Dakota borderlands appear here at the close of the nineteenth century, as railroads and ranching reshaped the Black Hills. Researchers can trace early cattle operations like YT Ranch and mining infrastructure at Cambria and Newcastle.
  22. 1901 Map of Hermosa
    1901 Map of Hermosa
    1901 Hermosa
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills frontier comes alive in this survey of Pennington and Custer counties during the height of the regional mining boom. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Keystone, Rockerville, and Wind Cave, along with vanished industrial sites like Etta Mill.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1901 Map of Harney Peak
    1901 Map of Harney Peak
    1901 Harney Peak
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills at the dawn of the twentieth century was a hub of hard-rock mining and frontier ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of family-named homesteads like Hawks Ranch alongside significant early mines such as the Storm Hill Mine and Grizzly Bear Mine.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1901 Map of Deadwood
    1901 Map of Deadwood
    1901 Deadwood
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills gold mining region and the bustling camps of Lawrence County are captured here just before the modern era. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks of the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad through remote outposts like Bulldog Ranch and Rochford.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1901 Map of Newcastle
    1901 Map of Newcastle
    1901 Newcastle
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Wyoming-South Dakota borderlands come alive in this survey conducted just before the turn of the century, centered on the railroad hub of Newcastle. Genealogists and historians can trace early cattle history at Lak Ranch and the industrial spur leading to the coal-mining town of Cambria.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1902 Map of Sundance
    1902 Map of Sundance
    1902 Sundance
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Wyoming and South Dakota borderlands come into focus at the turn of the century as ranching and early mining outposts take hold. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Mc Creadys Ranch and early settlements including Manhattan and Buckhorn.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1903 Map of Rapid
    1903 Map of Rapid
    1903 Rapid
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills transition from mountains to plains at the turn of the century, centered on the growing rail hub of Rapid. Researchers can trace the early rail corridor of the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley through Fort Meade and Piedmont.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1916 Map of Deadwood
    1916 Map of Deadwood
    1916 Deadwood
    1916 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills mining district at the peak of its early industrial era shows a dense network of rail and timber camps. Researchers can trace the narrow-gauge C B & Q RR lines to the Queen Bee Mine and the Fort Meade Military Reservation.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1950 Map of Conata
    1950 Map of Conata
    1950 Conata
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and the northern prairies meet here in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line through Conata and locate an early Oil Well.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1950 Map of Sheep Mountain Table, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Sheep Mountain Table, 1952 Print
    1950 Sheep Mountain Table
    1952 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota badlands meet the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in the early fifties, revealing a landscape of high mesas and deep-cut creeks. Researchers can trace the geological boundaries of Sheep Mountain Table or locate local landmarks like Cedar Butte and Heck Table.
    7 unique versions available
  49. 1950 Map of Imlay, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Imlay, 1952 Print
    1950 Imlay
    1952 Print · USGS
    Pennington County at the midpoint of the twentieth century shows a landscape divided by federal land designations and the steam-and-diesel era. Trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific through Imlay or the northern reaches of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1950 Map of Bouquet Table, 1972 Print
    1950 Map of Bouquet Table, 1972 Print
    1950 Bouquet Table
    1972 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota badlands and the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation meet during the mid-twentieth century on this detailed survey. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Cain Creek Sch and the route of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad.
  55. 1951 Map of Heutmacher Table, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Heutmacher Table, 1953 Print
    1951 Heutmacher Table
    1953 Print · USGS
    The high plateau country of Pennington and Shannon Counties is captured here in the early fifties, where the northern border of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation meets the plains. Map researchers can trace the steep terrain around Cottonwood Pass and family-named landmarks like Heutmacher Table and Zebell Table.
  58. 1951 Map of Fanny Peak, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Fanny Peak, 1953 Print
    1951 Fanny Peak
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Wyoming and South Dakota borderlands come into focus in the early 1950s, highlighting the rugged terrain where the Black Hills meet the high plains. Researchers can trace the layout of the L A K Ranch, locate the Sweet School, and identify high-altitude points like Fanny Peak.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1951 Map of Red Shirt NE, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Red Shirt NE, 1953 Print
    1951 Red Shirt NE
    1953 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and the winding Cheyenne River are captured here in the early fifties. Local history researchers can trace the intricate network of draws and tables, including Blindman Table and Plenty Star Table.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1952 Map of Conata NE
    1952 Map of Conata NE
    1952 Conata NE
    1952 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota badlands and the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation meet along the river in the early fifties. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail and locate the Hurley Sch (Abandoned).
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1952 Map of Bouquet Table
    1952 Map of Bouquet Table
    1952 Bouquet Table
    1952 Print · USGS
    The border between the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and Badlands National Monument is captured here in the early 1950s. Trace local landmarks like the Cain Creek Sch and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line.
  70. 1952 Map of Conata
    1952 Map of Conata
    1952 Conata
    1952 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of the Oglala Lakota lands meets the rail-line economy of the early fifties, centered on the Milwaukee Road. Researchers can trace the winding White River through the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation past Conata and Hurley Butte.
  73. 1953 Map of Bend, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Bend, 1954 Print
    1953 Bend
    1954 Print · USGS
    Meade and Pennington Counties were undergoing significant change in the early fifties as military infrastructure expanded into the rural landscape. Researchers can trace the development of Ellsworth Air Force Base and locate community landmarks like Bend Sch and Elk Dale Sch.
    2 unique versions available
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