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Old Maps of Jefferson Township, South Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Jefferson Township with 27 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Jefferson Township has changed over the decades.

Jefferson Township, SD maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 1963 Map of Sioux City North, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Sioux City North, 1964 Print
    1963 Sioux City North
    1964 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Sioux City and Riverside are captured in the early sixties as urban development meets the rugged Loess Hills. Researchers can find precise locations for Briar Cliff College, Logan Park Cemetery, and the old Soos Speedway.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1963 Map of Elk Point NE, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Elk Point NE, 1964 Print
    1963 Elk Point NE
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Big Sioux River borderlands between Iowa and South Dakota are shown here in the early sixties, as the river meanders through the Elk Point area. Genealogists can trace local landmarks like Fieldview Sch, Horseshoe Lake, and the winding Broken Kettle Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1963 Map of Jefferson, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Jefferson, 1964 Print
    1963 Jefferson
    1964 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska are captured in the early sixties as the interstate system arrived. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Civil Bend Cem, Montagne Sch, and the old rail line of the Milwaukee Road.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 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
  31. 1994 Map of Jefferson, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of Jefferson, 1995 Print
    1994 Jefferson
    1995 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands along the Missouri River come alive in this mid-nineties survey of Union County. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Jefferson and North Sioux City, alongside landmarks like St Peters Cem and the Mc Cook Sch.
  34. 1994 Map of Sioux City North, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of Sioux City North, 1995 Print
    1994 Sioux City North
    1995 Print · USGS
    Sioux City and the tri-state border region are mapped here in the mid-nineties as the city grid met the Missouri River bluffs. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood schools and cemeteries, from McCook Cem to Bishop Heelan High Sch and Logan Park Cemetery.
  37. 2010 Map of Sioux City North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Sioux City North, 2010 Print
    2010 Sioux City North
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson Township, including Sioux City, Dakota Dunes, and other nearby areas
  40. 2010 Map of Elk Point NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Elk Point NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Elk Point NE
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson Township, including Elk Point Township, Civil Bend Township, and other nearby areas
  43. 2011 Map of Jefferson, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Jefferson, 2011 Print
    2011 Jefferson
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson Township, including Dakota Dunes, North Sioux City, and other nearby areas
  46. 2012 Map of Jefferson, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Jefferson, 2012 Print
    2012 Jefferson
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson Township, including Dakota Dunes, North Sioux City, and other nearby areas
  49. 2013 Map of Elk Point NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Elk Point NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Elk Point NE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson Township, including Elk Point Township, Civil Bend Township, and other nearby areas
  52. 2013 Map of Sioux City North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Sioux City North, 2013 Print
    2013 Sioux City North
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson Township, including Sioux City, Dakota Dunes, and other nearby areas
  55. 2015 Map of Jefferson, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Jefferson, 2015 Print
    2015 Jefferson
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson Township, including Dakota Dunes, North Sioux City, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Elk Point NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Elk Point NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Elk Point NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson Township, including Elk Point Township, Civil Bend Township, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Sioux City North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Sioux City North, 2015 Print
    2015 Sioux City North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson Township, including Sioux City, Dakota Dunes, and other nearby areas
  64. 2017 Map of Jefferson, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Jefferson, 2017 Print
    2017 Jefferson
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson Township, including Dakota Dunes, North Sioux City, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of Sioux City North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Sioux City North, 2018 Print
    2018 Sioux City North
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson Township, including Sioux City, Dakota Dunes, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of Elk Point NE, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Elk Point NE, 2018 Print
    2018 Elk Point NE
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson Township, including Elk Point Township, Civil Bend Township, and other nearby areas
  73. 2021 Map of Jefferson, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Jefferson, 2021 Print
    2021 Jefferson
    2021 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and North Sioux City appear in this 2021 study of the tri-state border region. Genealogists and hikers can trace the shoreline of McCook Lake, find Saint Peter's Cem, or follow the River Loop Trl along the Missouri.
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