1980s Maps of Cass County, Iowa

Explore 9 historic maps of Cass 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 Cass 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 Cass County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Cass County, IA maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Harlan
    1980 Map of Harlan
    1980 Harlan
    1980 Print · USGS
    Western Iowa and the Nebraska borderlands are shown in the early eighties as a vital corridor of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through old rural crossroads like Beebeetown and Westphalia, or locate landmarks like Rose Hill Cem.

  2. 1980 Map of Grant, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Grant, 1981 Print
    1980 Grant
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Iowa farm country is documented here in the late seventies, showing the rural communities at the intersections of Montgomery, Cass, and Adams counties. Genealogists can trace family footprints across several rural burial grounds like Old East Cem, Reno Cem, and Newtons Grove Cem.

  3. 1980 Map of Bridgewater, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Bridgewater, 1981 Print
    1980 Bridgewater
    1981 Print · USGS
    Bridgewater and its surrounding townships are shown here during the late seventies, a period of established rail lines and preserved pioneer history. Genealogists can locate family burial sites like Winn Cem or explore the area around Mormon Trail County Park.

  4. 1980 Map of Dewey, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Dewey, 1981 Print
    1980 Dewey
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Iowa farm country is documented here in the late seventies, showing the rural townships of Victoria, Edna, and Union. Researchers can locate the Victoria Cem, the rail line of the Burlington Northern, and local churches like St Timothy Ch.

  5. 1983 Map of Exira West, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Exira West, 1984 Print
    1983 Exira West
    1984 Print · USGS
    The East Nishnabotna River valley in the early 1980s reveals a classic Iowa landscape of river-side towns and rural townships. Researchers can find well-preserved details of Exira, Brayton, and several country cemeteries like St Johns Cem and Oakfield Cem.

  6. 1983 Map of Exira East, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Exira East, 1984 Print
    1983 Exira East
    1984 Print · USGS
    The town of Exira and its surrounding townships are shown here in the early 1980s, capturing the structured rural layout of Audubon County. Researchers can trace family history through several local landmarks, including Holy Trinity Cem, Grove Cem, and Littlefield County Park.

  7. 1984 Map of Guthrie Center, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Guthrie Center, 1985 Print
    1984 Guthrie Center
    1985 Print · USGS
    West-central Iowa's river valleys and farming townships are shown here in the mid-1980s, highlighting a network of conservation areas and historic rail towns. Genealogists and local historians can locate Violet Hill Cem, trace the Chicago and North Western railroad, or explore the grounds of Springbrook State Park.

  8. 1985 Map of Creston
    1985 Map of Creston
    1985 Creston
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southwest Iowa in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of established farm towns and growing regional hubs connected by vital rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace landmarks like Graceland Cem, the Southwestern Community College campus, and the Burlington Northern railroad route.

  9. 1985 Map of Omaha
    1985 Map of Omaha
    1985 Omaha
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development and heavy rail infrastructure define the Missouri River corridor between Nebraska and Iowa. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprints of Offutt Air Force Base, Forest Lawn Cemetery, and the Iowa School for the Deaf.
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