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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Yankton, South Dakota

Explore 8 historic maps of Yankton from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Yankton's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Yankton's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Yankton, SD maps

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  1. 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
  4. 1957 Map of Mission Hill, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Mission Hill, 1958 Print
    1957 Mission Hill
    1958 Print · USGS
    Yankton County's river-and-rail landscape is captured here in the late fifties, centered on the village of Mission Hill. Researchers can locate numerous country schools like Howard Sch and De Vol Sch or trace the early paths of the James River.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 1968 Map of Gavins Point Dam, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Gavins Point Dam, 1971 Print
    1968 Gavins Point Dam
    1971 Print · USGS
    Yankton and the Missouri River borderlands are captured in the late sixties as the region adjusted to the massive Gavins Point dam project. Researchers can locate the Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery, the Fort Yankton Historic Site, and rural landmarks like Aten Cem and School No 87.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1968 Map of Menominee, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Menominee, 1971 Print
    1968 Menominee
    1971 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Nebraska and South Dakota border in the late sixties, this area shows the winding Missouri River valley and its rural farm communities. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as St Helena Chapel, Joy Hill Sch, and the cemetery near Menominee.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1978 Map of Yankton, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Yankton, 1979 Print
    1978 Yankton
    1979 Print · USGS
    Yankton and its northern hinterlands are captured here in the late seventies, showing a period of steady growth along the Missouri River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace school sites like Beadle Sch or the grounds of Yankton College and the Sacred Heart Cem.
  22. 1985 Map of Yankton
    1985 Map of Yankton
    1985 Yankton
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River borderlands of South Dakota and Nebraska come alive in this mid-eighties survey, centered on the newly created Lewis and Clark Lake. Researchers can trace the Santee Indian Reservation and locate historic river features like the St Helena Island Chute and Sand Island.
    2 unique versions available
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