Old Maps of Jefferson Township, South Dakota for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 27 historic maps of Jefferson Township. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Jefferson Township, SD maps
(27)- 1898 Map of Elk Point, 1960 Print1898 Elk Point1960 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1901 Map of Elk Point1901 Elk Point1901 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1907 Map of Elk Point1907 Elk Point1907 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1955 Map of Sioux City, 1959 Print1955 Sioux City1959 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1958 Map of Sioux City1958 Sioux City1958 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1959 Map of Sioux City1959 Sioux City1959 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1963 Map of Sioux City North, 1964 Print1963 Sioux City North1964 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1963 Map of Elk Point NE, 1964 Print1963 Elk Point NE1964 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1963 Map of Jefferson, 1964 Print1963 Jefferson1964 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1986 Map of Sioux City North1986 Sioux City North1986 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1994 Map of Jefferson, 1995 Print1994 Jefferson1995 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1994 Map of Sioux City North, 1995 Print1994 Sioux City North1995 Print · USGSSioux 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.
- 2010 Map of Sioux City North, 2010 Print2010 Sioux City North2010 Print · USGSThe borderlands of Iowa and South Dakota come into focus during this period of suburban growth and academic expansion. Researchers can trace the development of North Sioux City and locate local landmarks like Briar Cliff University and the Logan Park Cemetery.
- 2010 Map of Elk Point NE, 2010 Print2010 Elk Point NE2010 Print · USGSThe Big Sioux River valley at the Iowa-South Dakota border comes into focus in this modern era survey. Trace the local landscape from the settlement of Broken Kettle to the oxbow waters of Horseshoe Lake and the winding course of Rock Creek.
- 2011 Map of Jefferson, 2011 Print2011 Jefferson2011 Print · USGSSoutheastern South Dakota’s riverfront comes into focus at the start of the decade, where the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers frame the community of Jefferson. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Civil Bend Cemetery, McCook Lake, and the Park Jefferson Racetrack.
- 2012 Map of Jefferson, 2012 Print2012 Jefferson2012 Print · USGSSoutheastern South Dakota near the Iowa and Nebraska borders is captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the vicinity of the Civil Bend Cem and the development around Jefferson and McCook Lake.
- 2013 Map of Elk Point NE, 2013 Print2013 Elk Point NE2013 Print · USGSThe Iowa-South Dakota borderlands come into focus during the early twenty-first century, centered on the winding Big Sioux River. Researchers can trace the drainage of Rock Cr and find the small settlement of Broken Kettle near the banks of Horseshoe Lake.
- 2013 Map of Sioux City North, 2013 Print2013 Sioux City North2013 Print · USGSNorth Sioux City and its surrounding Iowa and South Dakota riverfronts are captured here during a period of modern expansion. Researchers can trace the development of the Riverside district, locate Graham Field Airport, or explore the northern reaches near Yeomans.
- 2015 Map of Jefferson, 2015 Print2015 Jefferson2015 Print · USGSThe tri-state border region of South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa is captured here as it appeared in 2015, centered on the Missouri River floodplain. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Civil Bend Cem and the residential development surrounding the oxbow at McCook Lake.
- 2015 Map of Elk Point NE, 2015 Print2015 Elk Point NE2015 Print · USGSThe border between South Dakota and Iowa is defined by the winding Big Sioux River in this 2015 study. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural land divisions and natural landmarks like Horseshoe Lake and Broken Kettle Cr.
- 2015 Map of Sioux City North, 2015 Print2015 Sioux City North2015 Print · USGSThe tri-state borderlands of Iowa and South Dakota are captured here in the mid-2010s, centered on the growing northern reaches of Sioux City. Researchers can trace local history through Calvary Cem, the campus of Briar Cliff Univ, and the wilder terrain of Stone State Park.
- 2017 Map of Jefferson, 2017 Print2017 Jefferson2017 Print · USGSThe tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska come into focus in the years before recent major river shifts. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family sites at Saint Peter's Cem and Civil Bend Cem or follow the oxbows of McCook Lake and the Big Sioux River.
- 2018 Map of Sioux City North, 2018 Print2018 Sioux City North2018 Print · USGSThe tri-state border region comes into focus during the late 2010s as Sioux City expands toward the rugged bluffs of the Big Sioux River. Researchers can trace local history through several burial grounds, including Hancock Township Cem and Calvary Cem, or explore the wooded expanses of Stone State Park.
- 2018 Map of Elk Point NE, 2018 Print2018 Elk Point NE2018 Print · USGSThe Big Sioux River forms the state line between South Dakota and Iowa in this modern survey of the river valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape across Plymouth and Union counties via Butcher Rd and Co Hwy C34.
- 2021 Map of Jefferson, 2021 Print2021 Jefferson2021 Print · USGSJefferson 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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