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Old Maps of Tripp County, South Dakota for Metal Detecting

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Tripp County, SD maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Norden
    1950 Map of Norden
    1950 Norden
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Niobrara River valley in the early fifties shows a rugged landscape of family-run cattle operations and scattered rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family holdings like Worth Ranch or McMara Ranch and burial sites at Sparks Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Presho 4 NE, 1953 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1951 Map of Ideal NW, 1953 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1951 Map of Ideal NE, 1953 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1951 Map of Presho 4 NW, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Presho 4 NW, 1953 Print
    1951 Presho 4 NW
    1953 Print · USGS
    The White River breaks of South Dakota are captured in the early fifties during a period of Missouri River Basin development. Genealogists and local historians can trace isolated homesteads such as Krutson Ranch and Iverson Ranch or the location of the Pleasant Hill Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1952 Map of Norden
    1952 Map of Norden
    1952 Norden
    1952 Print · USGS
    Keya Paha and Brown counties meet along the winding Niobrara River in the early fifties, capturing a period of transition for Nebraska's ranching country. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Norden, Sparks Cem, and numerous schoolhouses from Rockford Sch to School No 74.
  19. 1952 Map of Reliance SW, 1954 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1952 Map of Hamill NW, 1954 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1952 Map of Hamill NE, 1954 Print
    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.
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 1955 Map of O'Neill, 1974 Print
    1955 Map of O'Neill, 1974 Print
    1955 O'Neill
    1974 Print · USGS
    North-central Nebraska in the 1950s reveals a vast cattle-ranching landscape transitioning from the Missouri River breaks to the iconic Sand Hills. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate rural landmarks like the Dustin Post Office and St Johns Lake Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1957 Map of Valentine, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Valentine, 1960 Print
    1957 Valentine
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northern Nebraska's ranching country and the vast Sand Hills are detailed here in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous family-named landmarks like the Dahlgren Ranch and trace the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad through Valentine.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 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.
  43. 1959 Map of Valentine
    1959 Map of Valentine
    1959 Valentine
    1959 Print · USGS
    The northern Nebraska Sand Hills are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a vast ranching landscape shaped by the Niobrara and Loup rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town development along the Chicago and North Western and locate remote outposts like Brownlee or Kennedy.
  46. 1959 Map of O'Neill
    1959 Map of O'Neill
    1959 O'Neill
    1959 Print · USGS
    North-central Nebraska in the late fifties is defined by the vast Sand Hills and the vital Chicago and North Western rail line. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots through settlements like Atkinson, Bassett, and Stuart or follow the waters of the Niobrara River.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 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
  52. 1964 Map of Dallas SW, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Dallas SW, 1965 Print
    1964 Dallas SW
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Keya Paha River country of south-central South Dakota appears here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape of remote townships and prairie creeks. Genealogists can trace rural family sites near Gibson Cem, Free Methodist Ch, and Highland Sch.
  55. 1964 Map of Meadville NW, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Meadville NW, 1965 Print
    1964 Meadville NW
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska and South Dakota borderlands are shown here in the mid-1960s, featuring ranching life and rural school districts. Researchers can locate the Heerten Cem and trace old cattle lands at Schroeder Ranch or find the Lost Creek Sch.
  58. 1964 Map of Dallas, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Dallas, 1965 Print
    1964 Dallas
    1965 Print · USGS
    Gregory County in the mid-1960s reveals a structured prairie landscape centered on the rail-side town of Dallas. Local historians and genealogists can trace the distribution of early rural education through sites like Melrose Sch, North Lincoln Sch, and Pleasant Valley Sch.
  61. 1964 Map of Paxton, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Paxton, 1965 Print
    1964 Paxton
    1965 Print · USGS
    Tripp and Gregory Counties are captured here in the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape of small-town centers and distributed rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Paxton, the Paxton Church, and several local landmarks like South Lincoln Sch.
  64. 1964 Map of Burton, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Burton, 1965 Print
    1964 Burton
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska-South Dakota borderlands come into focus in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of the Rosebud Reservation and rural Keya Paha County. Genealogists and researchers can trace the community around Burton, identifying local family landmarks like the Burton Cem and Roadside Sch.
  67. 1964 Map of Springview NW, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Springview NW, 1965 Print
    1964 Springview NW
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Keya Paha River valley at the Nebraska and South Dakota border comes into focus in this mid-1960s survey. Researchers can trace rural landmarks and family sites like Kenaston Cem, Jordan Sch, and the Rosebud Indian Reservation Boundary.
  70. 1964 Map of Dallas NW, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Dallas NW, 1965 Print
    1964 Dallas NW
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Tripp County prairie in the mid-1960s shows a landscape of steady agricultural settlement and rail infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can trace community life through the Kansas Flat Sch, Calvary Chapel, and the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1964 Map of Meadville NE, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Meadville NE, 1965 Print
    1964 Meadville NE
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska-South Dakota borderlands come into focus in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape shaped by ranching and the Rosebud Indian Reservation. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Gierau Ranch, Liberty School, and the remote Patterson Landing Field.
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