Old Maps of Mellette Township, South Dakota

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  1. 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

  2. 1899 Map of Northville
    1899 Map of Northville
    1899 Northville
    1899 Print · USGS
    Northeastern South Dakota in the 1890s was a landscape defined by the expansion of the rails and the settlement of the prairie. You can trace the path of the Chicago and Northwestern RR through early townsites like Northville and Rudolph.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Gallup, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Gallup, 1955 Print
    1953 Gallup
    1955 Print · USGS
    Spink County in the mid-fifties remains a landscape of river-bend farms and rural school districts. Researchers can trace the path of the Milwaukee Road railroad and locate local landmarks like Gallup Sch or the Flowing Well.

  4. 1954 Map of Mellette, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Mellette, 1955 Print
    1954 Mellette
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Spink County prairies are captured here in the mid-1950s as the rural landscape underwent significant social changes. Researchers can trace the meandering James River and locate several community sites like Armadale Park and the Dunker Sch.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 1960 Map of Northville, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Northville, 1961 Print
    1960 Northville
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Spink County prairie in the early sixties was defined by rail-centered trade and vast section-line farmsteads. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western line through Northville and Mellette, or locate family sites near Fairview Cem.

  8. 1960 Map of Athol, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Athol, 1962 Print
    1960 Athol
    1962 Print · USGS
    Spink County agriculture and rail life are centered here in the early sixties, as the prairie landscape borders the winding Snake Creek. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate St Marys Cem and the settlement of Athol.

  9. 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

  10. 2012 Map of Athol, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Athol, 2012 Print
    2012 Athol
    2012 Print · USGS
    The rural Spink County settlement of Athol is captured here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's grid and locate the Saint Marys Cem situated along the winding curves of Snake Cr.

  11. 2012 Map of Mellette, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Mellette, 2012 Print
    2012 Mellette
    2012 Print · USGS
    Spink County agriculture and the winding James River define this corner of South Dakota during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the townsite of Mellette, locate Calvary Cem, and see the early settlement site of Duxbury.

  12. 2012 Map of Northville, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Northville, 2012 Print
    2012 Northville
    2012 Print · USGS
    Northville and the surrounding Spink County prairie are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring grid of South Dakota's farm country. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Fairview Cem or locate homesites near Mansfield and along Snake Cr.

  13. 2012 Map of Gallup, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Gallup, 2012 Print
    2012 Gallup
    2012 Print · USGS
    Spink County’s agricultural landscape is defined here by the winding James River and the rural community of Gallup. Researchers can trace the section-line roads and river crossings along routes like Jefferson Dr and 387th Ave through the township.

  14. 2015 Map of Mellette, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Mellette, 2015 Print
    2015 Mellette
    2015 Print · USGS
    Spink County agriculture and the winding path of the James River define this prairie landscape in the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate the town site of Mellette, trace the local history at Calvary Cem, and follow the oxbows of the James River.

  15. 2015 Map of Athol, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Athol, 2015 Print
    2015 Athol
    2015 Print · USGS
    Spink County agriculture and the winding waters of the prairie dominate this landscape during the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grid surrounding the town of Athol, locating Saint Marys Cem and the confluence of S Fork Snake Cr.

  16. 2015 Map of Gallup, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Gallup, 2015 Print
    2015 Gallup
    2015 Print · USGS
    Spink County agriculture and the winding path of the river are documented here during the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate the small settlement of Gallup and trace the section roads such as 387th Ave and 160th St along the James River.

  17. 2015 Map of Northville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Northville, 2015 Print
    2015 Northville
    2015 Print · USGS
    Spink County agriculture and small-town life are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the flat prairie landscape at the Brown County line. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets of Northville and Mellette, or locate family plots at Fairview Cem.

  18. 2017 Map of Mellette, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Mellette, 2017 Print
    2017 Mellette
    2017 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota prairie comes into focus in this recent survey of the James River valley and the community of Mellette. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Mellette Cem, Bethany Cem, and the rural settlement of Duxbury.

  19. 2017 Map of Athol, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Athol, 2017 Print
    2017 Athol
    2017 Print · USGS
    Spink County’s prairie landscape is recorded here in the late 2010s, centered on the rural hub of Athol. Genealogists and local historians can locate several key burial sites, including Saint Mary's Cem and Athol Cem, along the winding path of Snake Creek.

  20. 2017 Map of Northville, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Northville, 2017 Print
    2017 Northville
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Spink County prairie comes into focus in the 2010s, showing the settled landscape around Northville and Mellette. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grid of section roads to Fairview Cem or follow the path of Snake Creek.

  21. 2017 Map of Gallup, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Gallup, 2017 Print
    2017 Gallup
    2017 Print · USGS
    Spink County's rural landscape is captured here in the late twenty-tens, centered on the broad course of the James River. Researchers can trace local routes around the settlement of Gallup, including 387th Ave and Co Rd 13.

  22. 2021 Map of Mellette, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Mellette, 2021 Print
    2021 Mellette
    2021 Print · USGS
    Spink County agriculture and the winding James River valley define this South Dakota landscape in the early 2020s. Genealogists and researchers can locate the town of Mellette, the smaller Duxbury, and local landmarks like Bethany Cem and Calvary Cem.

  23. 2021 Map of Gallup, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Gallup, 2021 Print
    2021 Gallup
    2021 Print · USGS
    The glacial plains of Spink County are captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the winding James River. Genealogists and local historians can locate the settlement of Gallup and trace property boundaries across townships like T119N R64W.

  24. 2021 Map of Athol, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Athol, 2021 Print
    2021 Athol
    2021 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Spink County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the small community of Athol. Genealogists and local historians can locate Saint Mary's Cem and Athol Cem along the winding banks of Snake Creek.

  25. 2021 Map of Northville, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Northville, 2021 Print
    2021 Northville
    2021 Print · USGS
    Spink County agriculture and small-town life are preserved here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grid-work of the prairie from Northville and Mansfield to the Fairview Cem and the waters of Snake Creek.

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