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1970s Maps of Roberts County, South Dakota

Explore 36 historic maps of Roberts County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Roberts County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Roberts County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Roberts County, SD maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Whitestone Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Whitestone Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Whitestone Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Sisseton Indian Reservation during the 1970s shows a landscape of deep coulees and prairie lakes on the Coteau des Prairies. Researchers can trace rural cemetery sites like Spring Valley Cem and Roy Cem or locate local landmarks like St Benedict Ch.
  4. 1970 Map of Summit, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Summit, 1973 Print
    1970 Summit
    1973 Print · USGS
    The town of Summit and the high prairie wetlands are captured here in the early 1970s. Trace the path of the CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST PAUL AND PACIFIC railroad through the Sisseton Indian Reservation Boundary and past the Summit Cem.
  7. 1970 Map of Sisseton, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Sisseton, 1973 Print
    1970 Sisseton
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Sisseton Indian Reservation during the early 1970s shows a landscape of rail-linked prairie towns and local landmarks. Trace family history at Saron Ch Cem or follow the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line past Dry Wood Lake.
  10. 1970 Map of Summit NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Summit NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Summit NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Roberts County in the early seventies reveals a landscape of glacial coulees and scattered prairie lakes. Genealogists can locate Old Ascension Cem and Ascension Ch near the deep drainage of Big Coulee.
  13. 1970 Map of Marvin, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Marvin, 1973 Print
    1970 Marvin
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Marvin area and the coteau landscape of South Dakota appear in this 1970s survey as a mix of religious sites and rail corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Milwaukee Road route past Blue Cloud Abbey and the Eastman Cem.
  16. 1970 Map of Wilmot NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Wilmot NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Wilmot NW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Roberts County's prairie landscape was recorded in the early seventies, showing the intersection of rail history and reservation lands. You can trace the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line or locate the remote Boe Cem and Big Coulee.
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  19. 1970 Map of Enemy Swim Lake East, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Enemy Swim Lake East, 1973 Print
    1970 Enemy Swim Lake East
    1973 Print · USGS
    Roberts and Day County lands within the Sisseton Indian Reservation are captured here during the 1970s. Local researchers can map out rural intersections like Rudebusch Corner or trace the shorelines of Enemy Swim Lake and Hurricane Lake.
  22. 1970 Map of Ortley, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Ortley, 1973 Print
    1970 Ortley
    1973 Print · USGS
    Ortley and the surrounding prairie of Roberts County are captured here in the early 1970s, as the railroad still defined the local economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hope Ch, the Townhall, and the steel rails of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific.
  25. 1970 Map of Goodwill, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Goodwill, 1973 Print
    1970 Goodwill
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Sisseton Indian Reservation in the 1970s reveals a landscape of deep coulees and historic tribal centers. Genealogists can trace the Old Sisseton Indian Agency and the Goodwill Cem, or locate landmarks along the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line.
  28. 1970 Map of Drywood Lakes, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Drywood Lakes, 1973 Print
    1970 Drywood Lakes
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Sisseton Indian Reservation in the early 1970s is characterized by its expansive prairie lakes and rural parish communities across Marshall and Roberts counties. Genealogists and local historians can locate remote landmarks like Zuark Ch, Buffalo Lake Ch, and the Townhall site.
  31. 1971 Map of Big Stone Lake East, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Big Stone Lake East, 1974 Print
    1971 Big Stone Lake East
    1974 Print · USGS
    Big Stone Lake serves as the interstate boundary in the early 1970s, separating the prairie lands of Minnesota and South Dakota. Researchers can locate local cemeteries such as Elim and Lakeside, or trace the development of Schmidt Landing and the Fish Hatchery.
  34. 1971 Map of Corona, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Corona, 1974 Print
    1971 Corona
    1974 Print · USGS
    Roberts County and the town of Corona are captured in the early seventies during the height of the region's rail-and-ranching era. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Township Cem, Townhall, and the diagonal route of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad.
  37. 1971 Map of Browns Valley, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Browns Valley, 1974 Print
    1971 Browns Valley
    1974 Print · USGS
    Browns Valley occupied this critical continental divide in the early seventies, positioned between two major reservoirs at the Minnesota-South Dakota border. Researchers can trace the rail-and-water geography of the era, locating the Burlington Northern line, the Valley View Cem, and the Townhall.
  40. 1971 Map of Peever, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Peever, 1974 Print
    1971 Peever
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northeastern South Dakota in the early seventies shows a landscape of rail-connected prairie towns and extensive managed wetlands. Researchers can trace the Sisseton Indian Reservation Boundary and locate local landmarks like Peever Cem and the Townhall.
  43. 1971 Map of Big Stone Lake West, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Big Stone Lake West, 1974 Print
    1971 Big Stone Lake West
    1974 Print · USGS
    Big Stone Lake straddles the border of Minnesota and South Dakota in the early seventies, capturing a landscape of lakeside retreats and conservation. Trace local heritage at Holden Ch, the Indian Cem, and settlements like Yankeetown and Bonanza Grove.
  46. 1971 Map of Peever NW, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Peever NW, 1974 Print
    1971 Peever NW
    1974 Print · USGS
    Roberts County in the early seventies shows a landscape of prairie potholes and agricultural townships. Researchers can trace the Little Minnesota River and find local landmarks like Concordia Pioneer Ch and the Townhall.
  49. 1971 Map of Peever NE, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Peever NE, 1974 Print
    1971 Peever NE
    1974 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of South Dakota and Minnesota come into focus in the early 1970s, defined by the winding waters of Lake Traverse. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural landmarks like Trinity Church, the township Townhall, and family-named features like Jensen Island.
  52. 1971 Map of Big Stone Lake SE, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Big Stone Lake SE, 1974 Print
    1971 Big Stone Lake SE
    1974 Print · USGS
    Eastern South Dakota in the early seventies shows a landscape where prairie conservation meets historical boundaries. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate landmarks like Camp Tepeetonka or the Townhall in Lockwood.
  55. 1971 Map of Big Stone Lake SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Big Stone Lake SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Big Stone Lake SW
    1974 Print · USGS
    Grant and Roberts counties appear here in the early 1970s, defined by prairie waterways and early land boundaries. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Lutheran Cem, a rural Townhall, and the Old Indian Treaty Boundary.
  58. 1971 Map of Ortonville, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Ortonville, 1974 Print
    1971 Ortonville
    1974 Print · USGS
    Big Stone Lake and the upper Minnesota River define the state border in the early seventies, a landscape of water-based recreation and rail-side industry. Genealogists can trace family locations at Big Stone City, St Charles Cem, or the residential streets of Ortonville.
  61. 1971 Map of Wilmot, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Wilmot, 1974 Print
    1971 Wilmot
    1974 Print · USGS
    Wilmot and the surrounding prairie townships are captured here in the early seventies, centered on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line. Researchers can trace local history through sites like the Wilmot Cemetery, Township Cemetery, and the Townhall near Bullhead Lake.
  64. 1972 Map of La Mars, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of La Mars, 1973 Print
    1972 La Mars
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Dakota borderlands come into focus in the early seventies, centered on the rural township of La Mars. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Sisseton Indian Reservation Boundary, Bethany Ch, and the many sections of White Rock.
  67. 1972 Map of Rosholt, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Rosholt, 1974 Print
    1972 Rosholt
    1974 Print · USGS
    Prairie life in Roberts County during the early seventies is defined by the rail lines and reservation lands surrounding the town of Rosholt. Researchers can trace local genealogy through sites like Hillside Cem and St Peter Cem or explore the water management history of Reservation Dam.
  70. 1972 Map of Victor, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Victor, 1974 Print
    1972 Victor
    1974 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Roberts County is captured here in the early 1970s, focused on the small community of Victor. Researchers can trace the path of the Soo Line railroad and explore numerous wetlands like Cottonwood Lake and Big Slough.
  73. 1972 Map of New Effington NE, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of New Effington NE, 1974 Print
    1972 New Effington NE
    1974 Print · USGS
    The North Dakota and South Dakota borderlands are captured here in the early 1970s, split between the plains of Greendale and Victor. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Old Brandvold Cem and the Soo Line rail corridor.
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