Old Maps of Carter, South Dakota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Carter. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Carter, SD maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Martin, 1968 Print
    1955 Map of Martin, 1968 Print
    1955 Martin
    1968 Print · USGS
    Tribal lands and rail corridors define the South Dakota plains in the mid-fifties, from the sand hills to the badlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation settlements and find small rail towns like Stamford and Witten.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Martin
    1958 Map of Martin
    1958 Martin
    1958 Print · USGS
    South Dakota's southern plains are documented here in the late fifties, showing the expansive Pine Ridge and Rosebud Indian Reservations. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements along the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line or find family roots near Martin and the Indian Cemetery.

  3. 1982 Map of Carter
    1982 Map of Carter
    1982 Carter
    1982 Print · USGS
    Tripp County and the surrounding tribal lands are captured here in the early eighties as rail service gave way to rural roads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the boundary of the Rosebud Indian Res and locate sites like Carter or the Schlakker Landing Strip.

  4. 1982 Map of Mission, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Mission, 1983 Print
    1982 Mission
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Rosebud Reservation in the early eighties shows a landscape of plains communities and aviation outposts. Genealogists and researchers can trace local centers like Mission, Rosebud, and St Francis, or locate family landmarks near Antelope Lake and the Keya Paha River.

  5. 2012 Map of Carter, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Carter, 2012 Print
    2012 Carter
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Carter, including Okreek Segment, Butte Creek Segment, and other nearby areas

  6. 2015 Map of Carter, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Carter, 2015 Print
    2015 Carter
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Carter, including Okreek Segment, Butte Creek Segment, and other nearby areas

  7. 2017 Map of Carter, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Carter, 2017 Print
    2017 Carter
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Carter, including Okreek Segment, Butte Creek Segment, and other nearby areas

  8. 2021 Map of Carter, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Carter, 2021 Print
    2021 Carter
    2021 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie landscape surrounding Carter is captured here at the start of the 2020s, showing the intersection of three different counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of De Bell Cr and Two Nation Cr near the Red Hills and Carter Dam Reservoir.

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