1980s Maps of District 2, South Dakota

Explore 21 historic maps of District 2 from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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District 2, SD maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Lantry, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Lantry, 1982 Print
    1981 Lantry
    1982 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Dewey County is captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the settlement of Lantry. Researchers can trace the path of the Abandoned railroad or locate family roots at St James Cem and Lantry Cem near Bear Creek.

  2. 1982 Map of Chasing Hawk Draw, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Chasing Hawk Draw, 1983 Print
    1982 Chasing Hawk Draw
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Cheyenne River Indian Reservation and the Ziebach-Meade county line meet in the early 1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like St Pius Cem, Eaglestaff Cem, and the path of Red Scaffold Creek through this remote prairie landscape.

  3. 1982 Map of Dead Horse Draw, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Dead Horse Draw, 1983 Print
    1982 Dead Horse Draw
    1983 Print · USGS
    Ziebach County in the early 1980s is captured here as a landscape of remote draws and seasonal creeks within the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. Local history researchers can trace the winding paths of Dead Horse Draw, Lake Buffalo, and Chasing Hawk Draw.

  4. 1982 Map of Bull Creek 2 NE, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Bull Creek 2 NE, 1983 Print
    1982 Bull Creek 2 NE
    1983 Print · USGS
    Ziebach County ranching country is captured here in the early eighties as part of the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. Researchers can trace the winding drainages of Rattlesnake Creek and Red Coal Creek or locate landmarks like Rattlesnake Butte.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1982 Map of Bridger NE, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Bridger NE, 1983 Print
    1982 Bridger NE
    1983 Print · USGS
    Ziebach County is documented in the early eighties as a landscape of winding drainages and prairie benches within the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. Researchers can locate remote landmarks like St Marks Cem and trace the paths of Cherry Creek and Felix Creek.

  6. 1982 Map of Bessie Butte, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Bessie Butte, 1983 Print
    1982 Bessie Butte
    1983 Print · USGS
    The northern plains at the edge of the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation are documented here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the courses of Red Scaffold Creek and Butcher Creek or locate landmarks like Bessie Butte.

  7. 1982 Map of Red Scaffold, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Red Scaffold, 1983 Print
    1982 Red Scaffold
    1983 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Ziebach County is documented here in the mid-1970s, within the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. Researchers can locate ranching landmarks like Red Coat Ranch, the site of White Swan Sch, and a solitary Grave near the creek.

  8. 1982 Map of Miller Dam, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Miller Dam, 1983 Print
    1982 Miller Dam
    1983 Print · USGS
    Ziebach County and the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation are captured in the early eighties when ranching trails dominated the plains. Researchers can trace the drainage of Cottonwood Creek, locate Miller Dam, and orient themselves by the elevation of Marple Butte.

  9. 1982 Map of Longbrake Ranch, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Longbrake Ranch, 1983 Print
    1982 Longbrake Ranch
    1983 Print · USGS
    Ziebach County ranching life is documented here during the late twentieth century on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. Researchers can locate established family holdings such as Longbrake Ranch and Herren Ranch near the waters of Rattlesnake Creek.

  10. 1982 Map of Diermier Ranch, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Diermier Ranch, 1983 Print
    1982 Diermier Ranch
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Ziebach County rangeland in the early eighties is captured here, showing the remote ranching operations of central South Dakota. Researchers can locate family-named homesteads like Diermier Ranch, Johnson Ranch, and Fields Ranch along the winding West Branch Ash Creek.

  11. 1982 Map of Red Elm, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Red Elm, 1983 Print
    1982 Red Elm
    1983 Print · USGS
    Ziebach County in the early eighties shows the quiet settlement of Red Elm as it appeared before modernization. Trace local history through family-named landmarks like Sandoz Dam, the isolated Red Elm Cem, and the path of an abandoned roadway.

  12. 1982 Map of Sears Dam, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Sears Dam, 1983 Print
    1982 Sears Dam
    1983 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota plains within the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation are captured here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace rural family life and land use through labels like Sunnybrook Ch, Mitchell Ranch, and Knight Ranch.

  13. 1982 Map of Red Elm SW, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Red Elm SW, 1983 Print
    1982 Red Elm SW
    1983 Print · USGS
    The northern plains along the Cheyenne River Indian Res Bdy are captured here during the early eighties. Researchers can trace the complex drainage of Flint Rock Creek and locate a solitary Water Well amidst changing county lines.

  14. 1983 Map of Faith, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Faith, 1984 Print
    1983 Faith
    1984 Print · USGS
    The town of Faith and its surrounding prairie are documented in the early 1980s, right at the border of Meade and Perkins counties. Researchers can trace the legacy of regional transport and community life via the Old Railroad Grade, St Joseph Cem, and Rattlesnake Petes Pond.

  15. 1983 Map of Avance SE, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Avance SE, 1984 Print
    1983 Avance SE
    1984 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Meade County are captured in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by seasonal creek systems and isolated settlements. Researchers can trace the drainage of Turtle Creek and its branches near the community of Zeal, or follow the course of Cherry Creek.

  16. 1983 Map of Lemmon Creek, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Lemmon Creek, 1984 Print
    1983 Lemmon Creek
    1984 Print · USGS
    Meade and Ziebach counties are captured in the early 1980s, revealing a landscape defined by the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation Boundary. Researchers can trace the sprawling network of prairie draws and named watercourses such as Lemmon Creek, Johnny Creek, and Howes Grazing Lake.

  17. 1983 Map of Durkee Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Durkee Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Durkee Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    Meade County, South Dakota, is captured in the early 1980s when this prairie landscape centered on the waters of Durkee Lake. Researchers can trace the winding paths of Red Scaffold Creek, Spook Creek, and several branches of Turtle Creek.

  18. 1984 Map of Camp Creek
    1984 Map of Camp Creek
    1984 Camp Creek
    1984 Print · USGS
    Meade County ranching country comes into focus in the mid-1980s, showcasing the remote settlements and airstrips of the South Dakota plains. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Vig Ranch Landing Strip, the small community of Opal, and the high terrain of Fox Ridge.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1984 Map of Faith
    1984 Map of Faith
    1984 Faith
    1984 Print · USGS
    Western South Dakota's open plains and river breaks appear here in the mid-1980s, centered on the ranching country around Faith. Researchers can trace remote settlements and essential water infrastructure like Sorum, Bixby Gaging Station, and Mourine Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1986 Map of Timber Lake
    1986 Map of Timber Lake
    1986 Timber Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    North-central South Dakota in the mid-eighties reveals a landscape of ranching hubs and indigenous lands shaped by the Moreau River and Grand River. Researchers can trace old rail routes near Red Elm and locate remote prairie landmarks like St Patrick Butte or Glad Valley.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1986 Map of Cherry Creek
    1986 Map of Cherry Creek
    1986 Cherry Creek
    1986 Print · USGS
    West-central South Dakota comes to life in the mid-1980s, centered on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation and the river's winding path. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote settlements of Red Scaffold and Milesville or locate family landmarks like Staple M Cliffs and Robbs Flat.
    2 unique versions available

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