Old Maps of Ideal, South Dakota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Ideal. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Ideal.


Ideal, SD maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Mitchell, 1973 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1959 Map of Mitchell
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1982 Map of Ideal
    1982 Map of Ideal
    1982 Ideal
    1982 Print · USGS
    Tripp County's rural landscape is captured here in the late seventies, showing the township structures of the southern plains. Local historians can trace the foundations of Ideal, find the Star Valley School, and follow the path of Dog Ear Creek.

  4. 1986 Map of Chamberlain
    1986 Map of Chamberlain
    1986 Chamberlain
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central South Dakota during the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by the Missouri River and the rise of Interstate 90. Researchers can trace the development of river towns like Chamberlain and Oacoma or locate remote landmarks like Bijou Hills and Hamill.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1990 Map of Mitchell, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Mitchell, 1991 Print
    1990 Mitchell
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River and the surrounding South Dakota plains are captured here in the early nineties, showing a landscape shaped by water and wire. Genealogists and historians can trace the gridded townships from Mitchell to the Bijou Hills, locating sites like the Platte Colony and Academy.

  6. 2012 Map of Ideal, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ideal, 2012 Print
    2012 Ideal
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ideal, including Ideal Segment, Tripp County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2015 Map of Ideal, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ideal, 2015 Print
    2015 Ideal
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ideal, including Ideal Segment, Tripp County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2017 Map of Ideal, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Ideal, 2017 Print
    2017 Ideal
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Ideal, including Ideal Segment, Tripp County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2021 Map of Ideal, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Ideal, 2021 Print
    2021 Ideal
    2021 Print · USGS
    Tripp County, South Dakota, is captured in this recent survey during a period of enduring rural tradition. Local researchers can trace the intersection of section-line roads like 311th Ave and 263rd St, locating the Ideal settlement and the Holy Spirit Cem along the banks of Dog Ear Cr.

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