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Old Maps of Clifton Township, South Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Clifton Township with 29 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Clifton Township has changed over the decades.

Clifton Township, SD maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Conde
    1894 Map of Conde
    1894 Conde
    1894 Print · USGS
    The James River Valley region during the pioneer era of the 1890s reveals a landscape defined by the arrival of the rails. Trace the early township developments of Benton and Tetonka and locate early railway stops at Conde, Turton, and Verdon.
  4. 1895 Map of Byron
    1895 Map of Byron
    1895 Byron
    1895 Print · USGS
    Eastern South Dakota was rapidly organizing into townships when this survey was conducted. You can trace the path of the Chicago and Northwestern R. R. through early settlements like Frankfort, Doland, and Ashton.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1895 Map of Aberdeen
    1895 Map of Aberdeen
    1895 Aberdeen
    1895 Print · USGS
    Northeastern South Dakota was rapidly evolving in the 1890s as a vital railroad corridor through the James River Valley. Local historians and genealogists can trace the early layout of rail-side towns like Warner, Groton, and the burgeoning hub of Aberdeen.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Frankfort, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Frankfort, 1955 Print
    1953 Frankfort
    1955 Print · USGS
    Spink County agriculture and river-valley life are captured here in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at St Anne Cem, follow the Chicago and North Western rail line, or locate early schoolhouses like Witten Sch.
  13. 1953 Map of Huron, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of Huron, 1959 Print
    1953 Huron
    1959 Print · USGS
    Central South Dakota comes alive in the mid-1950s as a thriving rail and agricultural corridor between the Missouri and James Rivers. Trace the legacy of family farms and prairie towns like Huron, Faulkton, and Wessington Springs along the historic Chicago and North Western rail lines.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Aberdeen, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Aberdeen, 1964 Print
    1954 Aberdeen
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northeastern South Dakota in the mid-fifties remains a world of rail-dependent prairie towns and sweeping waterfowl refuges. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Eureka and Ipswich or locate rural landmarks near Richmond Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of Huron, 1977 Print
    1954 Map of Huron, 1977 Print
    1954 Huron
    1977 Print · USGS
    Central South Dakota was a landscape of grain elevators and river bends during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of the James River valley through railroad towns like Redfield and the sprawling Crow Creek Indian Reservation.
  22. 1956 Map of Aberdeen
    1956 Map of Aberdeen
    1956 Aberdeen
    1956 Print · USGS
    Upper South Dakota during the mid-fifties remains a landscape of rail-connected farming towns and expansive glacial lake basins. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Minneapolis and St Louis railroad through Gettysburg or locate vanished stops near Elm Lake and Richmond Lake.
  25. 1960 Map of Conde SW, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Conde SW, 1961 Print
    1960 Conde SW
    1961 Print · USGS
    Spink County’s rural townships are captured here in the early sixties as the Missouri River Basin development era shaped the plains. Researchers can locate the local Townhall, several Flowing Well sites, and the meandering path of Timber Creek.
  28. 1960 Map of Brentford SE, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Brentford SE, 1961 Print
    1960 Brentford SE
    1961 Print · USGS
    Spink County, South Dakota, is captured here in the early sixties as the Missouri River Basin development program shaped the rural landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Baldwin Cem, locate the local Townhall, and follow the winding path of Dry Run.
  31. 1971 Map of Doland NW, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Doland NW, 1974 Print
    1971 Doland NW
    1974 Print · USGS
    Spink County agriculture and drainage patterns are on display here in the early 1970s. Genealogists and historians can trace the path of Timber Creek and locate the Old Railroad Grade as it passes through Belle Plaine.
  34. 1985 Map of Aberdeen
    1985 Map of Aberdeen
    1985 Aberdeen
    1985 Print · USGS
    The James River valley of South Dakota is seen here in the mid-eighties, centered on the growing hub of Aberdeen. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Chicago and North Western or find rural landmarks like Bath Corner and South Scatterwood Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1985 Map of Redfield, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Redfield, 1986 Print
    1985 Redfield
    1986 Print · USGS
    Spink and Hand counties are captured here in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape of rail-dependent prairie towns and extensive waterfowl conservation areas. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago and North Western rail lines through Redfield to outlying settlements like Tulare and Frankfort.
  40. 2012 Map of Frankfort, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Frankfort, 2012 Print
    2012 Frankfort
    2012 Print · USGS
    Spink County’s prairie landscape and river bends are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family history at Saint Anne Cem and Mount Hope Cem or explore the river terrain near Fisher Grove and Motley Island.
  43. 2012 Map of Doland NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Doland NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Doland NW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Spink County in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape defined by traditional section lines and prairie waterways. Trace the winding path of Timber Cr or locate family farmsteads along rural routes like 401st Ave and 167th St.
  46. 2012 Map of Brentford SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Brentford SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Brentford SE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Spink County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring grid of the prairie pothole region. Genealogists and local historians can locate Baldwin Cem and Clifton Cem along the banks of Dry Run.
  49. 2012 Map of Conde SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Conde SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Conde SW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Spink County agriculture and prairie wetlands define this landscape during the early 2010s. Researchers can trace the drainage of Timber Cr through the section lines of 157th St, 400th Ave, and 163rd St.
  52. 2015 Map of Brentford SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Brentford SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Brentford SE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Spink County's agricultural landscape is documented here during the mid-2010s, showing the intersection of Tetonka Township's rural road grid and natural drainage. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Baldwin Cem and Clifton Cem among the prairie reaches of Dry Run.
  55. 2015 Map of Conde SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Conde SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Conde SW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Spink County's agricultural prairie is documented here in the mid-2010s, showcasing the intricate section-line road network of Tetonka Township. Genealogists and land researchers can trace property boundaries along 399th Ave or follow the path of Timber Cr.
  58. 2015 Map of Frankfort, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Frankfort, 2015 Print
    2015 Frankfort
    2015 Print · USGS
    Spink County agriculture and the riverfront town of Frankfort are documented here during the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate family plots at Saint Anne Cem or trace the winding course of the James River past Motley Island.
  61. 2015 Map of Doland NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Doland NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Doland NW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Spink County is shown in its modern agricultural state during the mid-2010s, defined by the organized grid of the Public Land Survey System. Researchers can trace the layout of Camrose Colony and the natural drainage of Timber Cr through the local township sections.
  64. 2017 Map of Doland NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Doland NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Doland NW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Spink County's rural landscape is defined by the winding course of Timber Creek in the late twenty-teens. Genealogists and local historians can trace the intersection of old section lines and watercourses like Timber Cr along 172nd St and Co Rd 14.
  67. 2017 Map of Frankfort, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Frankfort, 2017 Print
    2017 Frankfort
    2017 Print · USGS
    Frankfort and the surrounding Spink County plains are captured in this recent survey of the James River valley. Researchers can locate family plots at Mount Hope Cem or trace the river's path past Fisher Grove A and Motley Island.
  70. 2017 Map of Brentford SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Brentford SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Brentford SE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Spink County is depicted in the late twenty-teens as a meticulously gridded prairie landscape shaped by the course of Dry Run. Local researchers can trace family roots at Baldwin Cem or Clifton Cem and navigate the rural road network of 393rd Ave.
  73. 2017 Map of Conde SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Conde SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Conde SW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Spink County’s prairie landscape is captured here in the late 2010s, showcasing the traditional grid of township roads and drainage basins. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of Timber Cr and examine the arterial layout of Co Rd 14 and Co Rd 7.
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