1980s Maps of Lee County, Iowa

Explore 6 historic maps of Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Lee County, IA maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Danville
    1981 Map of Danville
    1981 Danville
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southeast Iowa in the early eighties shows a landscape shaped by rail, river, and military industry. Genealogists can trace family names at Pleasant Grove Cem and Creamer Cem, or locate the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant and Harmony Ch.

  2. 1981 Map of Lowell
    1981 Map of Lowell
    1981 Lowell
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Skunk River valley in the early 1980s reveals a quiet landscape of wooded bluffs and tucked-away family burial grounds. Genealogists can locate specific sites like Friends Cem, Williamson Cem, and Pickle Ch, or explore the development of Geode State Park.

  3. 1981 Map of Salem
    1981 Map of Salem
    1981 Salem
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southeast Iowa farming communities thrive across Henry and Lee counties in the early eighties. Researchers can trace family history through the Old Pilot Grove Cem or follow the Old Railroad Grade past Houghton and Mertensville.

  4. 1981 Map of Hillsboro
    1981 Map of Hillsboro
    1981 Hillsboro
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southeast Iowa in the early eighties shows a transition from traditional rail-connected towns to modern rural management. Trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade past Hillsboro and locate family burial sites at Bayles Cem and the local Cemetery.

  5. 1985 Map of Burlington
    1985 Map of Burlington
    1985 Burlington
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region during the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by the Mississippi River and a dense network of railroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites near Aspen Grove Cem or locate community landmarks in Burlington, Fort Madison, and Mount Pleasant.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1986 Map of Keokuk
    1986 Map of Keokuk
    1986 Keokuk
    1986 Print · USGS
    The tri-state junction of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri comes alive in the mid-eighties as a hub of river commerce and rail transit. Researchers can trace family roots through Moss Ridge Cemetery or study industrial landmarks like the Keokuk Dam and Lock and Dam No 19.
    2 unique versions available

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