1950s Maps of Ideal Segment, South Dakota

1. 1951 Map of Presho 4 NE, 1953 Print

   

   1951 Presho 4 NE

   1953 Print · USGS

   The White River valley in the early fifties shows a remote landscape of prairie townships divided between Lyman and Tripp counties. Local historians can trace the foundations of rural life at sites like Holy Rosary Ch, North Greenwood Sch, and the winding Mission Creek.

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4. 1951 Map of Ideal NW, 1953 Print

   

   1951 Ideal NW

   1953 Print · USGS

   The rural breaks of the White River valley are captured here in the early fifties during the development of the Missouri River Basin. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land near the Christensen Ranch or locate the Nelson Sch (Abandoned) and Edna Sch.

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7. 1951 Map of Ideal NE, 1953 Print

   

   1951 Ideal NE

   1953 Print · USGS

   The White River meanders through the Lyman and Tripp county line during the early fifties, showing the rural structure of the Missouri River Basin. Genealogists can locate landmarks like Red Hill Ch, Red Hill Cem, and the Lone Star Sch among the breaks of the White River.

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10. 1952 Map of Reliance SW, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Reliance SW

    1954 Print · USGS

    Lyman County ranch lands meet the winding White River in the early fifties, showing a rural community defined by its remote schools and rugged terrain. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Nelson Ranch, Roosevelt Sch, and Trinity Cem.

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13. 1952 Map of Reliance SE, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Reliance SE

    1954 Print · USGS

    Lyman County landscape in the early fifties shows the rural school system and river valleys before the Fort Randall Reservoir expansion. Genealogists can locate North Cooper Sch and West Cooper Sch, or trace the old Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line.

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16. 1952 Map of Hamill NW, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Hamill NW

    1954 Print · USGS

    The ranchlands of Tripp and Lyman County are captured here in the early 1950s as the Missouri River Basin development program began. Researchers can trace historic family holdings like the Schooler Ranch or locate vanished rural schoolhouses such as Bellwood Sch and Gassman Sch.

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19. 1952 Map of Hamill NE, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Hamill NE

    1954 Print · USGS

    Lyman County settlement along the White River is documented here in the early fifties, just as the regional landscape was being reshaped. Genealogists can locate family-named school sites like Lindgren Sch and Walcott Sch before the Missouri River Basin development.

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22. 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.

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25. 1955 Map of Mitchell, 1973 Print

    

    1955 Mitchell

    1973 Print · USGS

    The Missouri River valley undergoes a massive transformation in the mid-1950s as the Fort Randall Dam creates Lake Francis Case. You can trace the rail lines of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific through Mitchell or locate local landmarks like Butler Town Hall.

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28. 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.

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31. 1959 Map of Mitchell

    

    1959 Mitchell

    1959 Print · USGS

    South Dakota’s river and rail corridors come alive in the late fifties as the Missouri River valley undergoes dramatic change. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous small towns and schools such as Academy, Stickney, and Gregory.

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