1980s Maps of Butler County, Iowa

Explore 4 historic maps of Butler 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 Butler 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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Butler County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Butler County, IA maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Aplington
    1980 Map of Aplington
    1980 Aplington
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Butler and Grundy county line comes alive in this 1980s-era survey, where the Illinois Central Gulf railroad links the towns of Aplington and Austinville. Trace family history through landmarks like Westfriesland Ch and Excelsior Sch.

  2. 1980 Map of Parkersburg
    1980 Map of Parkersburg
    1980 Parkersburg
    1980 Print · USGS
    Butler County and Grundy County agricultural life is captured here in the late twentieth century, centered on the rail junction at Parkersburg. Researchers can trace old family plots at Oak Hill Cem or locate the rural Salem Ch and Buck Grove settlement.

  3. 1984 Map of Waverly, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Waverly, 1985 Print
    1984 Waverly
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa in the mid-eighties shows a robust network of river towns and rail corridors connecting agricultural centers. Researchers can trace family sites near Garden of Memories Cem or follow the Chicago and North Western line through Janesville and Waverly.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1984 Map of Iowa Falls, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Iowa Falls, 1985 Print
    1984 Iowa Falls
    1985 Print · USGS
    North-central Iowa is documented here during the mid-eighties, showing a landscape of traditional rail towns and extensive wildlife management areas. Researchers can trace family history through settlements like Belmond, Dows, and Ackley, or locate landmarks like Beeds Lake State Park.
    2 unique versions available

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