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1980s Maps of San Bernardino County, California

Explore 237 historic maps of San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino 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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Start exploring San Bernardino County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

San Bernardino County, CA maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Yorba Linda, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Yorba Linda, 1982 Print
    1981 Yorba Linda
    1982 Print · USGS
    Orange County's northern hills underwent a rapid transition from petroleum production to suburban expansion in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace specific residential growth around Richard M Nixon Sch and the Brea-Olinda Oil Field.
  4. 1981 Map of Needles, 1987 Print
    1981 Map of Needles, 1987 Print
    1981 Needles
    1987 Print · USGS
    The High Desert and Colorado River valley are seen here in the early 1980s through the unique lens of satellite imagery. Trace the isolated outposts of the AT & SF railroad at Goffs and Essex, or explore the sprawling shores of Lake Havasu.
  7. 1982 Map of Ord Mountain
    1982 Map of Ord Mountain
    1982 Ord Mountain
    1982 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino's high desert peaks and mining claims are captured here during the early eighties. Researchers can locate remote water sources and prospecting sites such as Sweetwater Spring, the Maumee Mine, and the basin of Ericksen Dry Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1982 Map of Hector
    1982 Map of Hector
    1982 Hector
    1982 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County's high desert landscape is shown during the early 1980s, centered on the rail-driven settlement of Hector. Researchers can trace the extensive network of Strip Mines and utility corridors like the Underground Pipeline.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1982 Map of Grand View Mine
    1982 Map of Grand View Mine
    1982 Grand View Mine
    1982 Print · USGS
    The High Desert mining landscape of the early 1980s comes to life in this survey of the San Bernardino mountains. Researchers can trace the trails leading to the Grand View Mine, Ford Mine, and the peaks of East Ord Mountain.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1982 Map of Troy Lake
    1982 Map of Troy Lake
    1982 Troy Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Mojave desert floor and its surrounding peaks are captured in the early eighties, revealing a landscape shaped by dry lake beds and energy infrastructure. Researchers can locate the Poe (Site) near a field of Lava or trace the industrial footprint of a clay borrow pit and Gravel Pit.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1982 Map of West Ord Mtn
    1982 Map of West Ord Mtn
    1982 West Ord Mtn
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert highlands come into focus in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of mining claims and rugged peaks. Researchers can trace the proximity of the Gold Belt Mine and New Deal Mine to vital desert water sources like Goat Spring.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1982 Map of Sleeping Beauty
    1982 Map of Sleeping Beauty
    1982 Sleeping Beauty
    1982 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County's Mojave landscape is captured here in the early eighties, showing a remote terrain of mining prospects and energy infrastructure. Trace local history through isolated desert operations like the Logan Mine, Preston Mine, and the Paymaster Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1982 Map of Hidden Valley East
    1982 Map of Hidden Valley East
    1982 Hidden Valley East
    1982 Print · USGS
    The arid terrain of San Bernardino County is captured in the early eighties, showcasing a wilderness of complex desert landforms. Geologists and researchers can trace the expansive Cady Mountains and the northern reaches of Hidden Valley.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1982 Map of Iron Ridge
    1982 Map of Iron Ridge
    1982 Iron Ridge
    1982 Print · USGS
    The San Bernardino high desert in the early eighties reveals a landscape of industrial extraction and military training. Trace the operations of the Bessemer Mine and an Open Pit Mine, or locate the Dirt Landing Strip in the Upper Johnson Valley.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1982 Map of Victorville
    1982 Map of Victorville
    1982 Victorville
    1982 Print · USGS
    The High Desert during the early eighties reveals a landscape of massive aerospace installations and growing desert communities. Researchers can trace the sprawling boundaries of Edwards Air Force Base alongside the vital California Aqueduct and the rail hub at Barstow.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1982 Map of Newberry Springs
    1982 Map of Newberry Springs
    1982 Newberry Springs
    1982 Print · USGS
    The high desert of the Mojave Valley in the early eighties was a landscape of stark contrasts between utility infrastructure and volcanic terrain. Researchers can trace the desert topography from Newberry Peak down to the lava fields and seasonal drainage of Kane Wash.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1982 Map of White Horse Mtn
    1982 Map of White Horse Mtn
    1982 White Horse Mtn
    1982 Print · USGS
    The high Mojave Desert south of the Ord Mountains is captured here in the early eighties as a critical utility corridor. Researchers can trace the path of the Underground Gas Pipeline and locate the settlement of Peterman near Dry Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1982 Map of Manix
    1982 Map of Manix
    1982 Manix
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert interior during the early eighties revealed a landscape of vital waterholes and historic western outposts. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Mojave River corridor through Camp Cady (Site), Cady Spring, and the lonely settlement of Manix.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1982 Map of Harvard Hill
    1982 Map of Harvard Hill
    1982 Harvard Hill
    1982 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County's high desert landscape comes into focus during the early eighties, showing the intersection of heavy rail and desert life. Trace the Union Pacific line as it passes Harvard or locate the Dirt Airstrip Facilities and Lake Dolores near the riverbed.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1982 Map of Fry Mountains
    1982 Map of Fry Mountains
    1982 Fry Mountains
    1982 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County's high desert landscape is recorded here in the early eighties, showing a terrain shaped by mining and topography. Trace the locations of an Open Pit Mine, several prospects, and the peaks of the Fry Mountains.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1982 Map of Camp Rock Mine, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Camp Rock Mine, 1983 Print
    1982 Camp Rock Mine
    1983 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino's high desert mining landscape is captured here in the early eighties as extraction efforts shaped the local terrain. Genealogists and desert historians can trace the operations at Camp Rock Mine or locate remote water sources like Kane Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1982 Map of Burro Canyon, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Burro Canyon, 1983 Print
    1982 Burro Canyon
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Inyo County desert was a landscape of specialized defense testing and high-altitude surveying in the early eighties. Local historians and researchers can trace military infrastructure from the Burro Canyon Test Facility to the Star of the West Mine and Paxton Ranch (Site).
  55. 1982 Map of Davis Dam, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Davis Dam, 1983 Print
    1982 Davis Dam
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River corridor and the Tri-State area come into focus in the early eighties, showing the growth of Bullhead City and Laughlin near the Davis Dam. Researchers can trace extensive mining operations like the Searchlight Mine or follow the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line into Kingman.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1982 Map of San Bernardino, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of San Bernardino, 1983 Print
    1982 San Bernardino
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Inland Empire and San Gabriel Valley met at a peak of suburban and industrial expansion in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the massive rail infrastructure through Cajon Pass and locate landmarks like Norton Air Force Base or the Fontana International Raceway.
  61. 1982 Map of Trona East, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Trona East, 1983 Print
    1982 Trona East
    1983 Print · USGS
    Inyo County's mineral-rich basins are captured here during the early 1980s, showcasing the massive industrial works of the potash and chemical trade. Researchers can trace the layout of mining-dependent communities like Trona and Pioneer Point, or locate the historic Ophir Mine and Gold Bottom Mine in the surrounding ranges.
  64. 1982 Map of Hidden Valley West, 1993 Print
    1982 Map of Hidden Valley West, 1993 Print
    1982 Hidden Valley West
    1993 Print · USGS
    The high Mojave Desert in the early 1980s reveals a landscape of mineral exploration and vital water sources in San Bernardino County. Researchers can trace historic desert travel via the Mojave River and Ninemile Waterhole, or locate remote mining Prospects throughout the Cady Mountains.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1982 Map of Big Bear Lake, 1996 Print
    1982 Map of Big Bear Lake, 1996 Print
    1982 Big Bear Lake
    1996 Print · USGS
    The San Bernardino Mountains meet the high Mojave desert in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by mountain resorts and desert basins. Trace the historic Belleville (Site), the rail lines of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, and old mining works like the Gold Belt Mine.
  70. 1983 Map of Mid Hills
    1983 Map of Mid Hills
    1983 Mid Hills
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert highlands come into focus in the early eighties, centered on the high peaks and hidden springs of the New York Mountains. Researchers can trace old mining leads at the Death Valley Mine or locate early water sources like Holliman Well and Burro Spring.
  73. 1983 Map of Iron Mountains
    1983 Map of Iron Mountains
    1983 Iron Mountains
    1983 Print · USGS
    The California desert in the early eighties reveals a landscape shaped by massive water and power infrastructure. Researchers can trace the path of the Colorado River Aqueduct and the Iron Mountain Tunnel through the Iron Mountains.
    2 unique versions available
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