1980s Maps of Palau

Explore 5 historic maps of Palau 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Palau's landscape evolved across the 1980s, 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 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Palau's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


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  1. 1983 Map of Ngermetengel, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Ngermetengel, 1984 Print
    1983 Ngermetengel
    1984 Print · USGS
    Babeldaob's northern villages and complex coral reefs are mapped here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace traditional settlements from Ngermetengel up to Ollei, and locate inland features like the Mine near the western coast.

  2. 1983 Map of Oreor, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Oreor, 1984 Print
    1983 Oreor
    1984 Print · USGS
    The islands of Palau are shown during a period of significant development in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the layout of traditional villages like Ngerkesoaol and Ngermid alongside the site of the Palau Airport.

  3. 1984 Map of Chelbacheb
    1984 Map of Chelbacheb
    1984 Chelbacheb
    1984 Print · USGS
    The limestone islands of the Palau archipelago are mapped here in the mid-eighties, revealing a complex network of reefs and lagoons. Researchers can chart the boundaries of the Ngerokeuid Wildlife Reservation Area or trace waterways like Klouel Toi and Toachel Belau.

  4. 1984 Map of Ngcheangel
    1984 Map of Ngcheangel
    1984 Ngcheangel
    1984 Print · USGS
    Ngcheangel atoll in the mid-1980s reveals a traditional Pacific settlement pattern structured around its reefs and lagoons. Researchers can locate coastal villages such as Dilong and Ngerlunga or trace the navigational channels of Toachel Ngerchelong.

  5. 1984 Map of Beliliou
    1984 Map of Beliliou
    1984 Beliliou
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Republic of Palau is captured in the mid-eighties, showing the detailed geography of the southern islands and coral reefs. Researchers can trace the topography of Bloody Nose Ridge and locate settlements like Kloulklubed and Ngeaur.

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