1980s Maps of Dallas County, Alabama

Explore 23 historic maps of Dallas County 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 Dallas County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Dallas County, AL maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Plantersville
    1982 Map of Plantersville
    1982 Plantersville
    1982 Print · USGS
    Plantersville and the surrounding forest lands are shown here in the early 1980s as the regional economy balanced timber and rail. Researchers can trace family roots through small settlements like Stanton, Riderville, and Dixie, or locate landmarks like the Air Strip and Southern rail line.

  2. 1982 Map of Durant Bend
    1982 Map of Durant Bend
    1982 Durant Bend
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Alabama River dominates Autauga County in the early eighties, winding through the namesake Durant Bend and into Woodruff (Bob) Lake. Researchers can locate river-dependent sites like Steels Landing, Henderson Ldg, and the Statesville settlement.

  3. 1982 Map of Sardis
    1982 Map of Sardis
    1982 Sardis
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Alabama River corridor in Dallas County is captured here in the early eighties as rural life converged with river-based industry. Researchers can pinpoint Sardis, Selmont, and Polk, while tracing local landmarks like Cahaba Airport and Craig Lake.

  4. 1982 Map of Burnsville, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Burnsville, 1983 Print
    1982 Burnsville
    1983 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the area around the Dallas and Autauga county line remained a landscape of riverfront commerce and rural outposts. Local history researchers can trace the outskirts of Selma and Selmont or locate smaller settlements like Burnsville and Manila near the Blue Gurth Swamp.

  5. 1982 Map of Benton, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Benton, 1983 Print
    1982 Benton
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Alabama River and its complex system of locks and dams define this Lowndes County landscape during the early 1980s. Researchers can trace rural community centers such as Petronia, Benton, and Trickem alongside major landmarks like the Robert F Henry Lock and Dam.

  6. 1982 Map of Jones, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Jones, 1983 Print
    1982 Jones
    1983 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Dallas and Autauga counties are captured here in the early eighties, centered on the SOUTHERN rail line and Mulberry Creek. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous landmarks like Pea Ridge Cem, Cedar Grove Ch, and the settlement at Vine Hill.

  7. 1986 Map of Montgomery
    1986 Map of Montgomery
    1986 Montgomery
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama's river-and-rail corridor is captured in the mid-1980s, centered on the state capital and its surrounding rural counties. Researchers can trace ancestral landmarks like Oakwood Cemetery, military sites like Maxwell Air Force Base, and small towns such as Lowndesboro.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1986 Map of Clanton
    1986 Map of Clanton
    1986 Clanton
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama’s river-driven landscape is captured here in the mid-eighties, centered on the growth of Clanton and the hydroelectric lakes of the Coosa River. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary or locate landmarks like Sykes Mill and Collins Chapel.

  9. 1986 Map of Selma
    1986 Map of Selma
    1986 Selma
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama's river and rail networks are preserved here in the mid-eighties, showing the transition from river travel to modern infrastructure. Researchers can trace the layout of Selma, the historic capital at Cahaba, and the Millers Ferry Lock and Dam.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1986 Map of Demopolis
    1986 Map of Demopolis
    1986 Demopolis
    1986 Print · USGS
    West-central Alabama's river-and-rail corridors are preserved here in the mid-eighties, showing the deep-seated settlement patterns of the Black Belt. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named landmarks like Crenshaw Quarters or industrial sites including Cleveland Mills and the Warrior Lock and Dam.

  11. 1987 Map of Tasso
    1987 Map of Tasso
    1987 Tasso
    1987 Print · USGS
    Dallas County in the late eighties reveals a landscape shaped by the Alabama River and the expansive William "Bill" Dannelly Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace old community footprints at Tasso, Portland, and Ellis near the winding Boque Chitto Creek.

  12. 1987 Map of Collirene
    1987 Map of Collirene
    1987 Collirene
    1987 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Lowndes and Dallas counties comes into focus in the late 1980s, showcasing a landscape of winding creeks and small crossroads. Researchers can trace the layout of Old Town and Collirene or locate family sites near Mt Baber and scattered Cem locations.

  13. 1987 Map of Tilden
    1987 Map of Tilden
    1987 Tilden
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Alabama River and Tilden uplands are documented in the late eighties, just years after the reservoir changed the local landscape. Researchers can trace the winding Pine Barren Creek or locate landmarks like Roland Cooper State Park and the small settlement of Tilden.

  14. 1987 Map of Minter
    1987 Map of Minter
    1987 Minter
    1987 Print · USGS
    Wilcox and Dallas counties come together in the late twentieth century near the rural settlements of Furman and Farmersville. Genealogists and historians can trace local cemeteries and waterways like Cedar Creek and Wagontongue Creek.

  15. 1987 Map of Elm Bluff
    1987 Map of Elm Bluff
    1987 Elm Bluff
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Alabama River dominates this Dallas County landscape in the early 1980s, revealing a region defined by its winding waterways and bottomlands. Local historians and researchers can trace the course of the Alabama River near Belknap and the tributary waters of Mush Creek.

  16. 1987 Map of Pleasant Hill
    1987 Map of Pleasant Hill
    1987 Pleasant Hill
    1987 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Dallas and Lowndes counties come into focus in the 1980s, centered on the historic community of Pleasant Hill. Genealogists and local historians can trace the winding paths of Mush Creek, Hurricane Creek, and Cedar Creek as they define this corner of the state.

  17. 1987 Map of Summerfield
    1987 Map of Summerfield
    1987 Summerfield
    1987 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the late eighties reveals a landscape of dense woodlands and winding waterways along the Perry and Dallas County line. Researchers can trace the rural layouts of Perryville and Stonewall or locate the boundaries of Paul M Grist State Park.

  18. 1987 Map of Marion Junction
    1987 Map of Marion Junction
    1987 Marion Junction
    1987 Print · USGS
    Dallas County during the late eighties centers on the rail hub of Marion Junction and the winding Cahaba River. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Camp Selma, Lake Lanier, and the small settlement of Harrell.

  19. 1987 Map of Blackwell Bend
    1987 Map of Blackwell Bend
    1987 Blackwell Bend
    1987 Print · USGS
    The river bottomlands of Dallas County come into focus during the late 1980s, centered on the historic confluence of the Cahaba River and Alabama River. Researchers can trace the layout of West Selmont, locate small community landmarks like Mt Nebo, and identify river landings such as Kings Landing.

  20. 1987 Map of Orrville
    1987 Map of Orrville
    1987 Orrville
    1987 Print · USGS
    In the late 1980s, the river country of Dallas County remained a landscape of winding waterways and rural crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites near Orrville, Beloit, and the high ground of Whites Bluff overlooking the Alabama River.

  21. 1987 Map of Buck Creek
    1987 Map of Buck Creek
    1987 Buck Creek
    1987 Print · USGS
    The wooded intersections of Perry, Dallas, and Chilton counties come into focus during the late eighties. Researchers can trace rural life and geography through sites like Fullers, the Talladega National Forest boundary, and Oakmulgee Creek.

  22. 1987 Map of Carlowville
    1987 Map of Carlowville
    1987 Carlowville
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Alabama Black Belt near the border of Dallas and Wilcox Counties is captured here in the late eighties. Researchers can trace rural settlement patterns and local landmarks including Carlowville, Richmond, and the prominent Ethridge Ridge.

  23. 1987 Map of Clanton, 1990 Print
    1987 Map of Clanton, 1990 Print
    1987 Clanton
    1990 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the late eighties reveals a landscape of massive river reservoirs and forest reserves. Trace the rail-and-road corridors through Clanton and Wetumpka to find historic sites like Fort Toulouse and Collins Chapel.

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