1980s Maps of Appanoose County, Iowa

Explore 6 historic maps of Appanoose 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 Appanoose 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 Appanoose County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Appanoose County, IA maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Omaha
    1980 Map of Omaha
    1980 Omaha
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Iowa border comes into focus in the late 1970s, showing a rural landscape shaped by agriculture and coal. Researchers can trace family history through several burial sites like Mitchell Cem and Summers Cem or locate the Strip Mines near Omaha.

  2. 1981 Map of Centerville, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Centerville, 1982 Print
    1981 Centerville
    1982 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of southern Iowa and northern Missouri are captured here in the early eighties as Rathbun Lake and the Chariton River define the local geography. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Norfolk and Western and locate vanished hamlets such as Coal City and Glenwood Junction.

  3. 1981 Map of Leon, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Leon, 1982 Print
    1981 Leon
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa and northern Missouri are captured here in the early eighties as the rural landscape balances traditional agriculture with large-scale water management. Researchers can trace the path of the Burlington Northern through Leon or locate early settlements like Decatur City and New Buda.

  4. 1982 Map of Iconium, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Iconium, 1983 Print
    1982 Iconium
    1983 Print · USGS
    Monroe and Appanoose Counties are shown here in the early eighties as the landscape adapted to the presence of the Rathbun Lake reservoir. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous local burial grounds like Salem Cem and Welch Cem or locate the village of Iconium.

  5. 1982 Map of Moravia, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Moravia, 1983 Print
    1982 Moravia
    1983 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Monroe and Appanoose counties come into focus during the early eighties, centered on the railroad crossing at Moravia. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like Piper Cem, Hayes Cem, and the settlement of Foster.

  6. 1982 Map of Melrose, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Melrose, 1983 Print
    1982 Melrose
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa's landscape is captured here in the early eighties as the waters of Rathbun Lake shaped the region's recreation and conservation. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mt Calvary Cem and Evans Cem, while tracing the Burlington Northern rail line through Melrose.

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