1980s Maps of Clarke County, Iowa

Explore 17 historic maps of Clarke 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 Clarke 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 Clarke County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Clarke County, IA maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Hopeville
    1981 Map of Hopeville
    1981 Hopeville
    1981 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Clarke and Decatur Counties are captured in the early eighties, centered on the settlement of Hopeville. Researchers can trace old family burial sites like Warrick Cem and Sanders Cem tucked among the forks of Long Creek.

  2. 1981 Map of Tingley NE
    1981 Map of Tingley NE
    1981 Tingley NE
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa farm country at the dawn of the eighties reveals a landscape defined by the Thompson River and its numbered creeks. Researchers can locate remote rural landmarks like Otterbein Cem, Spring Valley Lake, and Oak Hill Ch among the rolling fields.

  3. 1981 Map of Lacelle
    1981 Map of Lacelle
    1981 Lacelle
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa farmland in the early eighties centers on the rural communities of Lacelle and Leslie. Researchers can trace old family lines at Lacelle Cemetery or follow the intricate paths of Spring Creek and South White Breast Creek through the countryside.

  4. 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.

  5. 1983 Map of Osceola
    1983 Map of Osceola
    1983 Osceola
    1983 Print · USGS
    Osceola is captured here in the early eighties as a vital Iowa rail and highway junction. Researchers can trace family history through Maple Hill Cemetery, locate the local Courthouse, and explore the banks of West Lake and Squaw Creek.

  6. 1983 Map of New Virginia
    1983 Map of New Virginia
    1983 New Virginia
    1983 Print · USGS
    New Virginia and the surrounding Warren and Clarke County townships are documented here during the early eighties. Local researchers can trace the Old RR Grade or locate historic burial sites like Mt Tabor Cem and Liberty Cem.

  7. 1983 Map of Murray
    1983 Map of Murray
    1983 Murray
    1983 Print · USGS
    Murray sits at a pivotal rail crossing in southwestern Iowa during the early 1980s, where the prairie begins to break into timbered creek valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's layout near the Burlington Northern Railroad and the Murray Cem.

  8. 1983 Map of Medora
    1983 Map of Medora
    1983 Medora
    1983 Print · USGS
    Warren County farm country comes into focus in the early 1980s, showcasing the rural road network and township divisions south of Indianola. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Indian Valley Cem, the crossroads at Medora, and Bethel Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1983 Map of East Peru
    1983 Map of East Peru
    1983 East Peru
    1983 Print · USGS
    Madison County, Iowa, is shown in the early 1980s as a landscape of winding creek valleys and established rural communities. Family history researchers can trace locations like Old Peru, Deer Creek Chapel, and several local cemeteries including Union Cemetery.

  10. 1983 Map of Truro
    1983 Map of Truro
    1983 Truro
    1983 Print · USGS
    Truro and the surrounding Iowa farm country are captured here in the early 1980s as modern interstate travel began to eclipse older transit routes. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade or locate family plots at Worthing Cem and Fremont Cem.

  11. 1983 Map of Woodburn, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Woodburn, 1984 Print
    1983 Woodburn
    1984 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa's rural landscape is captured here in the early eighties, centered on the small settlements of Woodburn and Ottawa. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds like Harrison Cem and Water Tank Cem or follow the route of the Burlington Northern railroad.

  12. 1983 Map of Lorimor South, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Lorimor South, 1984 Print
    1983 Lorimor South
    1984 Print · USGS
    Union County agricultural lands are captured here in the early 1980s as the rail era continued to shape the local landscape. Researchers can trace the path of the CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN railroad as it connects Lorimor to the small siding at Monette.

  13. 1983 Map of Jamison, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Jamison, 1984 Print
    1983 Jamison
    1984 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape around Jamison is documented here in the early eighties, showcasing a region shaped by winding waterways and rail history. Trace local heritage at Union Chapel Cem or follow the Old Railroad Grade and Burlington Northern line.

  14. 1983 Map of Lorimor North, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Lorimor North, 1984 Print
    1983 Lorimor North
    1984 Print · USGS
    Madison and Union counties in the early 1980s show a quintessential Iowa agricultural landscape defined by rail lines and small-town centers. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Clark Cem and Barney Cem, or locate the historic Chicago and North Western corridor.

  15. 1984 Map of Indianola
    1984 Map of Indianola
    1984 Indianola
    1984 Print · USGS
    South-central Iowa in the mid-1980s reveals a patchwork of established rail hubs and significant new conservation areas. Trace the Chicago and North Western rail lines and explore rural landmarks like Lake Ahquabi State Park or the Strip Mine near Knoxville.

  16. 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.

  17. 1985 Map of Mount Ayr
    1985 Map of Mount Ayr
    1985 Mount Ayr
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Iowa-Missouri borderlands are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing a landscape defined by the branching forks of the Platte River and Grand River. Researchers can trace the heritage of rural communities and conservation sites like Lake of Three Fires State Park and Rose Hill Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

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