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Old Maps of Alcester Township, South Dakota for Metal Detecting

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Alcester Township, SD maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Canton, 1954 Print
    1897 Map of Canton, 1954 Print
    1897 Canton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southeastern South Dakota and the Iowa borderlands were undergoing a railway-driven expansion during the 1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Beloit, Centerville, and Lennox as they grew along the Big Sioux River.
  4. 1898 Map of Elk Point, 1960 Print
    1898 Map of Elk Point, 1960 Print
    1898 Elk Point
    1960 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa are captured here in the late nineteenth century as a landscape of ferries and river-fed commerce. Researchers can trace the early foundations of Elk Point and Vermillion or locate vanished crossings like Ionia Ferry and the Ponca Ferry.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1900 Map of Canton
    1900 Map of Canton
    1900 Canton
    1900 Print · USGS
    Southeastern South Dakota and the Iowa borderlands are captured here at a peak of late-nineteenth-century rail expansion. Genealogists can trace the early foundations of towns like Canton, Centerville, and Beresford along the Big Sioux River.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1901 Map of Elk Point
    1901 Map of Elk Point
    1901 Elk Point
    1901 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa are captured here at the turn of the century during the peak of the steam rail era. Researchers can trace the original paths of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Ry. and locate early settlements like Spirit Mound, Newcastle, and Burbank.
  13. 1907 Map of Elk Point
    1907 Map of Elk Point
    1907 Elk Point
    1907 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa are shown here at the start of the century, centered on the Missouri and Big Sioux river valleys. Researchers can trace the river's old path through oxbows like Mc Cook Lake and locate early river crossings including Vermilion Ferry and Ponca Ferry.
    6 unique versions available
  16. 1955 Map of Sioux City, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Sioux City, 1959 Print
    1955 Sioux City
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley in the mid-fifties is captured here during a time of major engineering and social transition. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Gavins Point Dam, tribal boundaries on the Santee Sioux Indian Reservation, and local landmarks like the Norfolk State Hospital.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
    1955 Sioux Falls
    1967 Print · USGS
    The eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail-to-river connections of the era. Genealogists can trace family footprints across townships like Madison and Pipestone, while following the paths of the Big Sioux River and the Chicago and North Western line.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1958 Map of Sioux City
    1958 Map of Sioux City
    1958 Sioux City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley in the late fifties was a bustling intersection of tribal lands, rail corridors, and river towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through specific rural sites like Daisy Valley School, St Johns Church and School, and Yankton State Hospital.
  25. 1958 Map of Sioux Falls
    1958 Map of Sioux Falls
    1958 Sioux Falls
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa are captured here during the mid-century peak of the regional rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Augustana Academy, the St Marys Cem, and the path of the Illinois Central through Rock Rapids.
  28. 1959 Map of Sioux City
    1959 Map of Sioux City
    1959 Sioux City
    1959 Print · USGS
    The tri-state region surrounding the Missouri River is captured here in the late fifties, showing the convergence of Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous country schoolhouses like Cemetery School and the many numbered Washington School districts.
  31. 1968 Map of Alcester, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Alcester, 1970 Print
    1968 Alcester
    1970 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota prairie near the Union and Lincoln County line is captured here in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural school system at Elmwood Sch and Silver Lake Sch or locate the Gothland Cem.
  34. 1968 Map of Alcester SE, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Alcester SE, 1970 Print
    1968 Alcester SE
    1970 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Union County, South Dakota, are captured in the late sixties as the Big Sioux River snakes past the township of Alcester. Researchers can trace rural landmarks from the Nathanael Cem to the Chicago and North Western rail line.
  37. 1969 Map of Chatsworth, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Chatsworth, 1971 Print
    1969 Chatsworth
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Big Sioux River valley comes alive in the late sixties as it winds along the South Dakota and Iowa border. Trace the old Milwaukee Road rail line through Chatsworth and locate local landmarks like Union Creek Ch or Old Big Springs Cem.
  40. 1969 Map of Nora, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Nora, 1971 Print
    1969 Nora
    1971 Print · USGS
    Southeastern South Dakota’s rural townships are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by small-scale farming and local schools. Genealogists can trace the locations of historic community hubs like St Josephs Ch, Nora Sch, and the Nora Cem.
  43. 1985 Map of Rock Rapids
    1985 Map of Rock Rapids
    1985 Rock Rapids
    1985 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of South Dakota and Iowa come into focus in the mid-1980s, centered on the fertile valleys of the Big Sioux River. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural homesteads near Rock Rapids, find Dordt College in Sioux Center, or locate old burial sites like Grace Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1986 Map of Sioux City North
    1986 Map of Sioux City North
    1986 Sioux City North
    1986 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska are captured here in the mid-eighties as the region's agricultural and academic centers thrived. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Illinois Central Gulf and locate landmarks from Briar Cliff College to the heights of Spirit Mound.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 2010 Map of Alcester SE, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Alcester SE, 2010 Print
    2010 Alcester SE
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Alcester Township, including Alcester, Eden Township, and other nearby areas
  52. 2010 Map of Chatsworth, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Chatsworth, 2010 Print
    2010 Chatsworth
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Alcester Township, including Hawarden, Big Springs, and other nearby areas
  55. 2012 Map of Nora, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Nora, 2012 Print
    2012 Nora
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Alcester Township, including Emmet, Big Springs Township, and other nearby areas
  58. 2012 Map of Alcester SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Alcester SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Alcester SE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Alcester Township, including Alcester, Eden Township, and other nearby areas
  61. 2012 Map of Alcester, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Alcester, 2012 Print
    2012 Alcester
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Alcester Township, including Alcester, Norway Township, and other nearby areas
  64. 2013 Map of Chatsworth, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Chatsworth, 2013 Print
    2013 Chatsworth
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Alcester Township, including Hawarden, Big Springs, and other nearby areas
  67. 2015 Map of Nora, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Nora, 2015 Print
    2015 Nora
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Alcester Township, including Emmet, Big Springs Township, and other nearby areas
  70. 2015 Map of Alcester SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Alcester SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Alcester SE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Alcester Township, including Alcester, Eden Township, and other nearby areas
  73. 2015 Map of Alcester, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Alcester, 2015 Print
    2015 Alcester
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Alcester Township, including Alcester, Norway Township, and other nearby areas
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