1980s Maps of Ida County, Iowa

Explore 4 historic maps of Ida 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 Ida 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Ida County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Ida County, IA maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Odebolt West
    1980 Map of Odebolt West
    1980 Odebolt West
    1980 Print · USGS
    The agricultural plains of Sac County are seen here in the early 1980s, centered on the railroad towns of Arthur and Odebolt. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate local landmarks like Hayes Cem and Arthur Ch.

  2. 1980 Map of Schaller South
    1980 Map of Schaller South
    1980 Schaller South
    1980 Print · USGS
    Western Sac County was a thriving agricultural grid in the late 1970s, defined by its small towns and prairie creeks. Genealogists can trace family farms and local landmarks like Cook Center Cem, the Chicago and North Western rail line, and the town of Arthur.

  3. 1985 Map of Storm Lake
    1985 Map of Storm Lake
    1985 Storm Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northwest Iowa's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-eighties, showing the vital rail-and-river network of the Little Sioux valley. Researchers can trace the legacy of regional hubs and smaller rail towns like Sutherland, Paullina, and Cherokee.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1985 Map of Ida Grove
    1985 Map of Ida Grove
    1985 Ida Grove
    1985 Print · USGS
    Western Iowa's agricultural heartland is documented in the mid-1980s, showcasing a network of grain-hauling rail lines and river valley settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations across Ida Grove and Denison or locate landmarks like Black Hawk Lake.
    2 unique versions available

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