1980s Maps of Madera County, California

Explore 12 historic maps of Madera 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 Madera County'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.
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Start exploring Madera County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Madera County, CA maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Shaver Lake
    1980 Map of Shaver Lake
    1980 Shaver Lake
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada foothills and high country come into focus during the early eighties, showing the region's complex water and timber infrastructure. Researchers can trace the heritage of local industry at Knowles Quarry, Buchanan Mine, and the hydroelectric works around Big Creek.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1982 Map of Balloon Dome
    1982 Map of Balloon Dome
    1982 Balloon Dome
    1982 Print · USGS
    High-country wilderness in the early eighties defines the border of Madera and Fresno counties. Trace old trail routes and backcountry infrastructure from Balloon Dome to the Heitz Meadow Forest Service Station and the Lookout Tower on Mount Tom.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1982 Map of Cascadel Point, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Cascadel Point, 1983 Print
    1982 Cascadel Point
    1983 Print · USGS
    In the early eighties, the San Joaquin River canyon was a hub of hydroelectric power and mountain settlement. Genealogists and historians can trace the community around Chawanakee Sch, the residential layout of Cascadel Woods, and old roads like Italian Bar Road.

  4. 1982 Map of Fresno, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Fresno, 1983 Print
    1982 Fresno
    1983 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley's agricultural and urban landscape is captured here in the early eighties as Fresno expanded northward. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR and identify landmarks like Raisin City and Kingsburg.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1982 Map of Mendota, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Mendota, 1983 Print
    1982 Mendota
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley's massive water-moving infrastructure is in full view during the early eighties, from the San Joaquin River to the California Aqueduct. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail lines through towns like Mendota, Firebaugh, and Tranquillity.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1982 Map of Musick Mtn, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Musick Mtn, 1983 Print
    1982 Musick Mtn
    1983 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra hydroelectric and timber landscape comes into focus in the early eighties as powerhouses and forest stations dot the rugged terrain. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade, locate the Musick Mountain Lookout, and explore settlements like Camp Sierra.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1983 Map of Auberry
    1983 Map of Auberry
    1983 Auberry
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Fresno County foothills come into focus in the early eighties as the community of Auberry expanded into New Auberry. Local historians can trace the Big Sandy Rancheria, the Auberry Indian Mission, and rural schools like Sierra Sch.

  8. 1983 Map of Merced
    1983 Map of Merced
    1983 Merced
    1983 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley at the start of the eighties is captured here in its full agricultural and military height. Trace the legacy of Castle Air Force Base, old mines like Pocahontas Mine, and the vast Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge.

  9. 1983 Map of Mt. Ritter, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Mt. Ritter, 1984 Print
    1983 Mt. Ritter
    1984 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra crest at the Madera and Mono county line is documented here during the early eighties. Hikers and historians can trace the classic routes of the John Muir Trail and Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail past Thousand Island Lake and the Minaret Mine.

  10. 1983 Map of Cattle Mtn, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Cattle Mtn, 1984 Print
    1983 Cattle Mtn
    1984 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra of Madera County is captured here in the early eighties, showing the remote high-country meadows and wilderness boundaries. Researchers can trace historic backcountry routes through Miller Crossing, Stairway Meadow, and along the Stairway Creek Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1984 Map of Mammoth Mtn
    1984 Map of Mammoth Mtn
    1984 Mammoth Mtn
    1984 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra peaks of Mono County are captured in the mid-1980s, showing the established trails and campgrounds of the Inyo National Forest. Researchers can trace the routes of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and locate landmarks like the Devils Postpile and Mammoth Mtn Main Lodge.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1984 Map of Crystal Crag
    1984 Map of Crystal Crag
    1984 Crystal Crag
    1984 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra backcountry and the iconic Devils Postpile are captured here in the mid-eighties. Trail researchers can trace the paths of the Pacific Crest and John Muir Trail past Rainbow Falls and the remote Iva Bell Hot Springs.

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