1880s Maps of the United States

1. 1882 Map of Paradise

   

   1882 Paradise

   1882 Print · USGS

   Humboldt County in the early 1880s remains a frontier landscape of isolated stage stations and high mountain peaks. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early transit network between Paradise City and remote stops like Cane Springs Station and Flynn Station.

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4. 1883 Map of Marsh Pass

   

   1883 Marsh Pass

   1883 Print · USGS

   Northeastern Arizona was a complex labyrinth of mesas and canyons when this survey was conducted in the early 1880s. Researchers can locate critical desert water sources like Na-pai-bi-to Spring Lake and landmarks like Aga-thla Needle.

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7. 1883 Map of Mt. Taylor

   

   1883 Mt. Taylor

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   The high-desert frontier of New Mexico comes to life in the 1880s, centered on the towering Mt Taylor. Researchers can trace the early path of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad and locate settlements like Old Fort Wingate and Laguna.

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10. 1883 Map of Morristown

    

    1883 Morristown

    1883 Print · USGS

    East Tennessee in the 1880s is defined by the convergence of mountain ridges and the vital rail corridor through Morristown. Researchers can trace the early industrial landscape of the region through landmarks like Witt's Foundry, Tate's Springs, and the historic Bean's Station.

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13. 1883 Map of Tusayan, 1896 Print

    

    1883 Tusayan

    1896 Print · USGS

    Northeastern Arizona's high desert was entering a period of rapid transition in the 1880s as traditional Hopi life met the expansion of the rail system. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Winslow or explore ancient villages like Oraibi and Walpi.

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16. 1884 Map of Sea Isle

    

    1884 Sea Isle

    1884 Print · USGS

    The Jersey Shore emerges as a Victorian-era destination in this late nineteenth-century survey of the Cape May coast. Trace the early rail lines of the West Jersey Railroad and locate maritime landmarks like L.S. Station Sea Isle City and Corson's Inlet.

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19. 1884 Map of Springfield

    

    1884 Springfield

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    Springfield emerged as a critical railroad junction in Southwest Missouri during the 1880s. Local researchers can trace the early layouts of Springfield, Willard, and Republic as they developed along the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad.

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22. 1884 Map of Bolivar

    

    1884 Bolivar

    1884 Print · USGS

    Southwestern Missouri in the mid-1880s is documented here at a time when river drainage and ridge-top travel dictated the growth of local townships. Researchers can trace early rural post offices and communities like Hermitage, Half Way, and Parks Mill.

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25. 1884 Map of Whitings

    

    1884 Whitings

    1884 Print · USGS

    The Pinelands of Ocean County come alive in the 1880s as a hub for rail travel and early industry. Genealogists can trace family-named sites like Boyd's Hotel, Zeb's Bridge, and Chicken Bone along the historic Tuckerton Railroad corridor.

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28. 1884 Map of Harpers Ferry

    

    1884 Harpers Ferry

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    The confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers is captured in the mid-1880s, documenting a landscape of strategic gaps and vital transit corridors. Researchers can trace the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and locate historic river crossings like Conrad Ferry and Castleman Ferry.

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31. 1884 Map of Fort Scott, 1954 Print

    

    1884 Fort Scott

    1954 Print · USGS

    Southeast Kansas is documented here in the late nineteenth century as a booming railroad hub centered on Fort Scott. Researchers can trace the early townships and rail sidings at Hiattville, Uniontown, and along the banks of the Marmaton River.

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34. 1885 Map of New Bedford

    

    1885 New Bedford

    1885 Print · USGS

    The Buzzards Bay coastline and its industrial hubs are captured here as the maritime economy met the rising age of rail. Genealogy and local history researchers can trace the streets of New Bedford, the tracks of the Old Colony Railroad, and coastal landmarks like Clark Point Light.

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37. 1885 Map of Northampton

    

    1885 Northampton

    1885 Print · USGS

    The Pioneer Valley in the late 1800s was a hub of academic and industrial energy centered on the Connecticut River. Genealogists can trace family roots through hamlets like Hockanum and Loudville or locate early campus sites like the Agricultural College.

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40. 1885 Map of Abington

    

    1885 Abington

    1885 Print · USGS

    Coastal Plymouth County villages and the early rail network are frozen in time just before the turn of the century. Genealogists can trace family footprints from the maritime hubs of Scituate Harbor to inland junctions like Queen Ann Corners and Weymouth Landing.

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43. 1885 Map of Sakonnet

    

    1885 Sakonnet

    1885 Print · USGS

    The Rhode Island coast south of Little Compton and Middletown is captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a shoreline defined by points and coastal ponds. Researchers can trace landforms and landmarks like Sakonnet Point, Woods Castle, and Sachuest Neck.

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46. 1885 Map of San Rafael

    

    1885 San Rafael

    1885 Print · USGS

    Central Utah at the height of the Powell Survey reveals a land defined by water and stone. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements like Tidwell and Blake or trace the intricate river systems of Labyrinth Canyon and San Rafael Valley.

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49. 1885 Map of Lake

    

    1885 Lake

    1885 Print · USGS

    The high wilderness south of Yellowstone Lake is captured here in the mid-1880s, showcasing the intricate hydrology of the Continental Divide. Researchers can trace the unique split of Pacific Creek and Atlantic Creek at Two Ocean Pass or locate early landmark peaks like The Trident and Mt Stevenson.

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52. 1885 Map of Gadsden

    

    1885 Gadsden

    1885 Print · USGS

    Northeast Alabama in the mid-1880s was a landscape of river-side landings and emerging rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the early foundations of Guntersville and Gadsden while locating rural landmarks like Hillian Store, Cottonville, and Law Landing.

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55. 1885 Map of Taylor

    

    1885 Taylor

    1885 Print · USGS

    Central Texas in the late nineteenth century was a landscape in transition as railroads redefined the old cotton frontier. Genealogists and historians can trace the early growth of rail towns like Taylor and Granger, or find vanished rural outposts such as Ad Hall and Davilla.

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58. 1885 Map of Salt Lake

    

    1885 Salt Lake

    1885 Print · USGS

    The Wasatch Front and surrounding high valleys appear here in the mid-1880s during a period of rapid mining and rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace early town sites and mining camps including Alta, Silver City, and the military grounds of Fort Douglass.

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61. 1885 Map of Gallatin

    

    1885 Gallatin

    1885 Print · USGS

    Northwestern Yellowstone in the 1880s remains a wild expanse of thermal basins and high peaks just as early visitors were beginning to arrive. Geologists and historians can trace the early footprint of Mammoth Hot Springs, the Norris Geyser Basin, and landmarks like Obsidian Cliff.

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64. 1885 Map of Manti

    

    1885 Manti

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    Central Utah during the mid-1880s reveals a growing network of agricultural towns and vital rail lines through the high desert. Researchers can trace early family settlements along the San Pete River and locate historic depots like Pleasant Valley Junction or the early township of Nephi.

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67. 1885 Map of Bastrop

    

    1885 Bastrop

    1885 Print · USGS

    Central Texas was undergoing a rail-driven transformation in the late nineteenth century as steam power connected the frontier to the Gulf. Genealogists can trace family names and old homesites near Rice's Crossing, Hills Prairie, and along the vital Houston and Texas Central Railroad.

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70. 1885 Map of Eskridge

    

    1885 Eskridge

    1885 Print · USGS

    East-central Kansas was a hub of rapid railroad expansion in the 1880s, where iron rails began to define the prairie landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Council Grove and find now-quiet settlements like Bismarck and Admire City.

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73. 1885 Map of Sheffield

    

    1885 Sheffield

    1885 Print · USGS

    The Berkshires meet the Connecticut and New York borders during a period of heavy rail expansion and riverside industry. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Gomorrah, Sodom, and North Egremont, or locate landmarks such as Union Church and Ashley Falls.

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