Old Maps of Union County, South Dakota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 39 historic maps of Union County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Union County.


Union County, SD maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Canton, 1954 Print
    1897 Map of Canton, 1954 Print
    1897 Canton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Sioux Falls, Harrisburg, and other nearby areas

  2. 1898 Map of Elk Point, 1960 Print
    1898 Map of Elk Point, 1960 Print
    1898 Elk Point
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Vermillion, Dakota Dunes, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1900 Map of Canton
    1900 Map of Canton
    1900 Canton
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Sioux Falls, Harrisburg, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1901 Map of Elk Point
    1901 Map of Elk Point
    1901 Elk Point
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Vermillion, Dakota Dunes, and other nearby areas

  5. 1907 Map of Elk Point
    1907 Map of Elk Point
    1907 Elk Point
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Vermillion, Dakota Dunes, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  6. 1955 Map of Sioux City, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Sioux City, 1959 Print
    1955 Sioux City
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Sioux City, Norfolk, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
    1955 Sioux Falls
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Sioux Falls, Mitchell, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Sioux City
    1958 Map of Sioux City
    1958 Sioux City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Sioux City, Norfolk, and other nearby areas

  9. 1958 Map of Sioux Falls
    1958 Map of Sioux Falls
    1958 Sioux Falls
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Sioux Falls, Mitchell, and other nearby areas

  10. 1959 Map of Sioux City
    1959 Map of Sioux City
    1959 Sioux City
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Sioux City, Norfolk, and other nearby areas

  11. 1963 Map of Elk Point, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Elk Point, 1964 Print
    1963 Elk Point
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Elk Point, Brule Township, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1963 Map of Sioux City South, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Sioux City South, 1964 Print
    1963 Sioux City South
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Sioux City, South Sioux City, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1963 Map of Sioux City North, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Sioux City North, 1964 Print
    1963 Sioux City North
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Sioux City, Dakota Dunes, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1963 Map of Elk Point NE, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Elk Point NE, 1964 Print
    1963 Elk Point NE
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Jefferson Township, Elk Point Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1963 Map of Jefferson, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Jefferson, 1964 Print
    1963 Jefferson
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Dakota Dunes, North Sioux City, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1964 Map of Burbank, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Burbank, 1966 Print
    1964 Burbank
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Newcastle, Brule Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 1964 Map of Ponca, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Ponca, 1966 Print
    1964 Ponca
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Ponca, St. Johns Precinct, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1967 Map of Jackson, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Jackson, 1969 Print
    1967 Jackson
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Dakota Dunes, Hubbard, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1968 Map of Alcester, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Alcester, 1970 Print
    1968 Alcester
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Alcester, Alcester Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 1968 Map of Alcester SE, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Alcester SE, 1970 Print
    1968 Alcester SE
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Alcester, Virginia Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 1968 Map of Beresford, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Beresford, 1971 Print
    1968 Beresford
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Beresford, Prairie Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 1968 Map of Hawarden North, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Hawarden North, 1971 Print
    1968 Hawarden North
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Hawarden, Virginia Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 1969 Map of Chatsworth, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Chatsworth, 1971 Print
    1969 Chatsworth
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Hawarden, Big Springs, and other nearby areas

  24. 1969 Map of Richland, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Richland, 1971 Print
    1969 Richland
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Spink, Sioux Valley Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 1969 Map of Akron, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Akron, 1971 Print
    1969 Akron
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including Akron, Westfield, and other nearby areas

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