1980s Maps of Apache County, Arizona

Explore 75 historic maps of Apache 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 Apache 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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Apache County, AZ maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Hogan Well
    1980 Map of Hogan Well
    1980 Hogan Well
    1980 Print · USGS
    Apache County high desert ranching and resource extraction come into focus in this late twentieth-century survey. Trace the network of desert life through remote outposts like Hogan Well, the rugged Puerco Ridge, and the winding Milky Wash.

  2. 1981 Map of Springerville, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Springerville, 1982 Print
    1981 Springerville
    1982 Print · USGS
    The high-country settlements of eastern Arizona come into focus during the early eighties, from the timber towns of Lakeside and Pinetop to the ranching center of Springerville. Trace family roots in McNary and Eagar or locate historic landmarks like the Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1981 Map of Saint Johns, 1996 Print
    1981 Map of Saint Johns, 1996 Print
    1981 Saint Johns
    1996 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Arizona's high plateau comes into focus in the early 1980s, centered on the settlement of St Johns. Researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad through Adamana and locate landmarks like Lyman Lake and Zion Reservoir.

  4. 1981 Map of Nutrioso, 1996 Print
    1981 Map of Nutrioso, 1996 Print
    1981 Nutrioso
    1996 Print · USGS
    Eastern Arizona and the New Mexico borderlands are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a vast expanse of national forest and tribal lands. Researchers can trace the high-country routes between Nutrioso, Alpine, and Whiteriver, or locate landmarks along the Mogollon Rim and Black River.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1982 Map of Mummy Cave Ruins
    1982 Map of Mummy Cave Ruins
    1982 Mummy Cave Ruins
    1982 Print · USGS
    Apache County in the early eighties reveals a landscape shaped by ancient history and Navajo ranching. Researchers can trace ancestral sites like Mummy Cave Ruins, locate remote landmarks like Fir Tree Alcove, and find water sources such as Black Rock Spring.

  6. 1982 Map of Roof Butte
    1982 Map of Roof Butte
    1982 Roof Butte
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-New Mexico borderlands in the early eighties reveal a landscape of energy exploration and high-plateau geography. Researchers can trace the development of the Dineh Bi Keyah Oil Field and locate landmarks like the Enos Johnson Mine and Roof Butte.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1982 Map of Milky Ranch
    1982 Map of Milky Ranch
    1982 Milky Ranch
    1982 Print · USGS
    Apache County ranching and water management are frozen in time during the early eighties. Researchers can trace the layout of Milky Ranch and dozens of named water catchments like Hashknife Tank, Potter Well, and Badlands Tank.

  8. 1982 Map of Tsaile Butte
    1982 Map of Tsaile Butte
    1982 Tsaile Butte
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Navajo Nation high country comes into focus in the early 1980s, showing the borderlands between Arizona and New Mexico. You can trace high-elevation landmarks like Tsaile Butte and the winding course of Wheatfields Creek through the Tunitcha Mountains.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1982 Map of Red Cornfield Mesa
    1982 Map of Red Cornfield Mesa
    1982 Red Cornfield Mesa
    1982 Print · USGS
    Apache County in the early eighties shows a high-desert landscape defined by the deep reaches of Canyon del Muerto. Researchers can trace ancient Ruins and Ruin sites along the base of Red Cornfield Mesa and Many Coyote Mesa.

  10. 1982 Map of Lukachukai
    1982 Map of Lukachukai
    1982 Lukachukai
    1982 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Arizona's high-country landscape is captured here in the early eighties as the Chuska and Tunitcha ranges meet. Genealogists and historians can trace the community of Lukachukai featuring the St Isabel Mission and Lukachukai Boarding Sch.

  11. 1982 Map of Tall Tree Mesa
    1982 Map of Tall Tree Mesa
    1982 Tall Tree Mesa
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Navajo Indian Reservation and its high desert mesas are preserved in this early 1980s topographical study. Researchers can trace the rugged geography of Tall Tree Mesa, the flow of Agua Sal Creek, and the depths of Yellowstone Canyon.

  12. 1982 Map of Bad Bug Butte
    1982 Map of Bad Bug Butte
    1982 Bad Bug Butte
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Navajo Nation high country is documented in this early eighties survey, capturing the rugged landscape of the Chuska Mountains. Local historians can trace the paths of Lukachukai Wash and locate specific sites like Bad Bug Butte and the Landing Strip (Dirt).

  13. 1982 Map of Manuel Seep
    1982 Map of Manuel Seep
    1982 Manuel Seep
    1982 Print · USGS
    The high plateau of Apache County is captured here in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by seasonal washes and cattle ranching. Researchers can locate remote water improvements such as Manuel Seep, the East Windmill, and Stink Seep No 1.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1982 Map of Pastora Peak
    1982 Map of Pastora Peak
    1982 Pastora Peak
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Carrizo Mountains in the early eighties are mapped here in detail, showcasing a landscape of high mesas and vital water sources. Researchers can trace traditional landmarks like Pastora Peak and Toh Chin Lini Mesa or locate named sites including Redrock Spring and Stop Trail Spring.

  15. 1982 Map of Fire Dance Mesa
    1982 Map of Fire Dance Mesa
    1982 Fire Dance Mesa
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Navajo Nation in the late 1970s and early 1980s reveals a landscape of high mesas and deep-cut canyons. Trace the geography of the Fire Dance Mesa and Sitting Coyote Mesa alongside remote points like Tseyah and Broken Iron Spring.

  16. 1982 Map of Tsaile
    1982 Map of Tsaile
    1982 Tsaile
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Navajo Nation uplands come into focus in the early eighties, centered on the community of Tsaile. Researchers can locate Navajo Community College, the Upper Greasewood Trading Post, and the depths of Canyon del Muerto.

  17. 1982 Map of Toh Chin Lini Mesa
    1982 Map of Toh Chin Lini Mesa
    1982 Toh Chin Lini Mesa
    1982 Print · USGS
    The northern Navajo Nation in Apache County is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a land of massive plateaus and intricate canyon systems. Researchers can trace land use patterns through features like the Martin Mine, Toh Chin Lini Mesa, and Seklagaldesa Canyon.

  18. 1982 Map of Boiling Over Well
    1982 Map of Boiling Over Well
    1982 Boiling Over Well
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Navajo Nation's high-desert country is documented here in the early eighties as the Carrizo foothills meet the red rock valley. Researchers can trace remote industrial sites like the Toh Thlany Begay Mine or locate landmarks such as the Lone Grave and Black Rock.

  19. 1982 Map of Adamana, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Adamana, 1983 Print
    1982 Adamana
    1983 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Arizona's high desert is captured here in the early eighties, showing where the transcontinental railroad meets the ancient archaeology of the Painted Desert. Researchers can locate the settlement of Adamana alongside Puerco Indian Ruins and landmarks like Newspaper Rock.

  20. 1982 Map of Cove, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Cove, 1983 Print
    1982 Cove
    1983 Print · USGS
    Traditional Navajo lands in Apache County are captured here in the early eighties as the community of Cove centers its life between the peaks and the valley. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Cove Day Sch and find remote water sources such as Cottonwood Spring and Pine Spring Water.

  21. 1982 Map of Sawmill, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Sawmill, 1983 Print
    1982 Sawmill
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Navajo Nation high country comes into focus in the early eighties, centered on the community of Sawmill. Researchers can trace local infrastructure from the Cem and Rodeo Ground Corral to landmarks like Fluted Rock Lake.

  22. 1982 Map of Red Valley, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Red Valley, 1983 Print
    1982 Red Valley
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Navajo Nation high desert of the early eighties comes alive on this sheet, documenting the borderlands of Arizona and New Mexico. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Red Rock Boarding Sch and the Rocky Spring Mine near Red Rock.

  23. 1982 Map of Polacca, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Polacca, 1983 Print
    1982 Polacca
    1983 Print · USGS
    Traditional villages on the high mesas of the Colorado Plateau are documented here during the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can locate ancient settlements like Old Oraibi and Walpi, or trace water sources such as Bluebird Spring and Sunlight Mission.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1982 Map of Potter Mesa Tank, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Potter Mesa Tank, 1983 Print
    1982 Potter Mesa Tank
    1983 Print · USGS
    The desert plains of Apache County are captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the confluence of two major regional rivers. Researchers can trace the water-dependent ranching history of the area through features like Rock Crossing Windmill, Metias Tank, and the Powder Puff Landing Strip.

  25. 1982 Map of Piney Hill, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Piney Hill, 1983 Print
    1982 Piney Hill
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Navajo Indian Reservation in the late seventies and early eighties is documented here through its network of water sources and high-elevation landmarks. Researchers can trace land use patterns near Bonito Spring, the Dry Lake beds, and the strategic Lookout Tower atop Piney Hill.

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