1980s Maps of Humboldt County, Iowa

Explore 6 historic maps of Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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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Humboldt County, IA maps

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  1. 1980 Map of West Bend, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of West Bend, 1981 Print
    1980 West Bend
    1981 Print · USGS
    West Bend and its surrounding farmsteads are shown during the early 1980s at the junction of four Iowa counties. Researchers can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line between West Bend and Ottosen or locate family sites near McKnights Point and Union Cem.

  2. 1980 Map of Bode, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Bode, 1981 Print
    1980 Bode
    1981 Print · USGS
    Humboldt County farmland and river bends are captured here in the late twentieth century as the rail and agricultural networks remained central to local life. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at St Olaf Cem or explore the river-side industries near Rutland including a local Quarry.

  3. 1980 Map of Bradgate, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Bradgate, 1981 Print
    1980 Bradgate
    1981 Print · USGS
    Humboldt and Pocahontas Counties are shown in the late twentieth century as the rail-and-river landscape centered on Bradgate remained active. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago and North Western and locate early burial sites like McKnight Cem and Old Rolfe Cem.

  4. 1980 Map of West Bend NE, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of West Bend NE, 1981 Print
    1980 West Bend NE
    1981 Print · USGS
    North-central Iowa farmland is captured here in the early eighties, showing the transition between Kossuth and Humboldt counties. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line through Ottosen and find local landmarks like the Townhall in Riverdale.

  5. 1984 Map of Humboldt, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Humboldt, 1985 Print
    1984 Humboldt
    1985 Print · USGS
    North Central Iowa in the mid-eighties shows a deeply integrated landscape of agricultural drainage and rail-connected settlements. Trace the rural layout of the era via the Chicago and North Western line, Rush Lake, and Lizard Lake County Park.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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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