1980s Maps of Howard County, Iowa

Explore 12 historic maps of Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Howard County, IA maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Lourdes, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Lourdes, 1982 Print
    1981 Lourdes
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Davis Corners, Lourdes, and other nearby areas

  2. 1981 Map of Cresco NW, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Cresco NW, 1982 Print
    1981 Cresco NW
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Cresco, Bonair, and other nearby areas

  3. 1981 Map of Cresco NE, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Cresco NE, 1982 Print
    1981 Cresco NE
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Cresco, Kendallville, and other nearby areas

  4. 1981 Map of Lime Springs, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Lime Springs, 1982 Print
    1981 Lime Springs
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Lime Springs, Chester, and other nearby areas

  5. 1981 Map of Saude, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Saude, 1982 Print
    1981 Saude
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Reilly Settlement, Saude, and other nearby areas

  6. 1981 Map of Cresco SE, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Cresco SE, 1982 Print
    1981 Cresco SE
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Cresco, Ridgeway, and other nearby areas

  7. 1981 Map of Cresco SW, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Cresco SW, 1982 Print
    1981 Cresco SW
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Cresco, Schley, and other nearby areas

  8. 1981 Map of Lime Springs NW, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Lime Springs NW, 1982 Print
    1981 Lime Springs NW
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Chester, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 1981 Map of Saratoga, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Saratoga, 1982 Print
    1981 Saratoga
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Elma, Saratoga, and other nearby areas

  10. 1981 Map of Protivin, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Protivin, 1982 Print
    1981 Protivin
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Protivin, Little Turkey, and other nearby areas

  11. 1985 Map of Charles City
    1985 Map of Charles City
    1985 Charles City
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Charles City, Cresco, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1985 Map of Austin
    1985 Map of Austin
    1985 Austin
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Rochester, Austin, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

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