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Old Maps of Yankton, South Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Yankton with 24 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 Yankton has changed over the decades.

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
  25. 2011 Map of Menominee, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Menominee, 2011 Print
    2011 Menominee
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Yankton, including Precinct 4, Menominee, and other nearby areas
  28. 2012 Map of Yankton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Yankton, 2012 Print
    2012 Yankton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Yankton, including Utica, Utica South Township, and other nearby areas
  31. 2012 Map of Mission Hill, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Mission Hill, 2012 Print
    2012 Mission Hill
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Yankton, including Mission Hill, Mission Hill North Township, and other nearby areas
  34. 2012 Map of Gavins Point Dam, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Gavins Point Dam, 2012 Print
    2012 Gavins Point Dam
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Yankton, including Utica South Township, North Frankfort Township, and other nearby areas
  37. 2014 Map of Menominee, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Menominee, 2014 Print
    2014 Menominee
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Yankton, including Precinct 4, Menominee, and other nearby areas
  40. 2015 Map of Yankton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Yankton, 2015 Print
    2015 Yankton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Yankton, including Utica, Utica South Township, and other nearby areas
  43. 2015 Map of Mission Hill, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Mission Hill, 2015 Print
    2015 Mission Hill
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Yankton, including Mission Hill, Mission Hill North Township, and other nearby areas
  46. 2015 Map of Gavins Point Dam, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Gavins Point Dam, 2015 Print
    2015 Gavins Point Dam
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Yankton, including Utica South Township, North Frankfort Township, and other nearby areas
  49. 2017 Map of Menominee, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Menominee, 2017 Print
    2017 Menominee
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Yankton, including Precinct 4, Menominee, and other nearby areas
  52. 2017 Map of Yankton, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Yankton, 2017 Print
    2017 Yankton
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Yankton, including Utica, Utica South Township, and other nearby areas
  55. 2017 Map of Gavins Point Dam, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Gavins Point Dam, 2017 Print
    2017 Gavins Point Dam
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Yankton, including Utica South Township, North Frankfort Township, and other nearby areas
  58. 2017 Map of Mission Hill, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Mission Hill, 2017 Print
    2017 Mission Hill
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Yankton, including Mission Hill, Mission Hill North Township, and other nearby areas
  61. 2021 Map of Yankton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Yankton, 2021 Print
    2021 Yankton
    2021 Print · USGS
    Yankton is captured here during its modern development, showcasing the organized expansion of the city and its outlying rural townships. Researchers can pinpoint specific burial sites at Sacred Heart Cem or trace the early settlement footprints of Utica and Napa Junction.
  64. 2021 Map of Menominee, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Menominee, 2021 Print
    2021 Menominee
    2021 Print · USGS
    Cedar County and the Missouri River border appear in this 2021 study of the Nebraska-South Dakota line. Trace the rural settlements of St. Helena and Menominee or explore the river corridor near Rush Island and the James River.
  67. 2021 Map of Mission Hill, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Mission Hill, 2021 Print
    2021 Mission Hill
    2021 Print · USGS
    Mission Hill and the lower James River valley appear in this contemporary survey of southeastern South Dakota. Genealogists can locate family landmarks at Vangen Church Cem or Mission Hill Congregational Cem and trace the winding course of Beaver Cr.
  70. 2021 Map of Gavins Point Dam, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Gavins Point Dam, 2021 Print
    2021 Gavins Point Dam
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River borderlands near Yankton come into sharp focus in this 2021 study of the South Dakota and Nebraska line. Researchers can trace the civic layout of Yankton or locate rural sites like Aten Cem and the Beaver Creek Cem.
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