Join Free

Old Maps of Prairie Township, South Dakota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 20 historic maps of Prairie Township. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • 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 Prairie Township.

Prairie Township, SD maps

(20)
  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 Beresford, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Beresford, 1971 Print
    1968 Beresford
    1971 Print · USGS
    Beresford and the surrounding prairie townships are captured in the late sixties as modern highway interchanges began to reshape the rural landscape. Researchers can locate numerous country schools and cemeteries like Glenwood Sch, St Johns Cem, and Brooklyn Ch.
  37. 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.
  40. 1969 Map of Alsen, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Alsen, 1971 Print
    1969 Alsen
    1971 Print · USGS
    Southeast South Dakota's prairie townships are captured here in the late sixties as the new interstate era began to reshape the rural landscape. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the locations of the Rockfield Cem, Roseni Ch, and multiple schoolhouses including Brule Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  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. 2021 Map of Nora, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Nora, 2021 Print
    2021 Nora
    2021 Print · USGS
    Union County, South Dakota, maintains its rural character in this 2021 study of its farmland and small communities. Researchers can trace family history at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery or Nora Cemetery and locate the former sites of Emmet and Nora.
  52. 2021 Map of Alcester, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Alcester, 2021 Print
    2021 Alcester
    2021 Print · USGS
    Southeastern South Dakota’s agricultural heartland is documented here at the Lincoln and Union county line. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town layout of Alcester or locate rural landmarks like Gothland Cem and the forks of East Brule Creek.
  55. 2021 Map of Alsen, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Alsen, 2021 Print
    2021 Alsen
    2021 Print · USGS
    Southeastern South Dakota farmland meets the winding banks of Brule Cr in this recent study of the Clay and Union county line. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Steadman Cem, Rockfield Cem, and the community of Alsen.
  58. 2021 Map of Beresford, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Beresford, 2021 Print
    2021 Beresford
    2021 Print · USGS
    Beresford sits at a tri-county junction in southeastern South Dakota during the early 2020s. Genealogists can locate an unusual density of rural burial grounds such as Bonine Cem, Brooklyn Cem, and Danefield Seventh Day Advent Cem along the township lines.
End of results
Showing maps 1-20 of 20

Top cities near Prairie Township

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Prairie Township?
  • What is the oldest map of Prairie Township?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Prairie Township for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Prairie Township?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Prairie Township?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Prairie Township?
  • Where are historical maps of Prairie Township sourced from?