1980s Maps of Montgomery County, Iowa

Explore 7 historic maps of Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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.
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Start exploring Montgomery County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Montgomery County, IA maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Grant, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Grant, 1981 Print
    1980 Grant
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Iowa farm country is documented here in the late seventies, showing the rural communities at the intersections of Montgomery, Cass, and Adams counties. Genealogists can trace family footprints across several rural burial grounds like Old East Cem, Reno Cem, and Newtons Grove Cem.

  2. 1980 Map of Villisca, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Villisca, 1981 Print
    1980 Villisca
    1981 Print · USGS
    Villisca and the surrounding Iowa farmland are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape defined by the three branches of the Nodaway River. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites including Nodaway Cem and Findley Cem, while following the path of the Burlington Northern rail line.

  3. 1980 Map of Morton Mills, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Morton Mills, 1981 Print
    1980 Morton Mills
    1981 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of southwestern Iowa are captured in the late seventies, showing the rural communities of Morton Mills and Sciola along the West Nodaway River. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Lincoln Center Cem and Strand Ch.

  4. 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.

  5. 1985 Map of Nebraska City
    1985 Map of Nebraska City
    1985 Nebraska City
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River borderlands of Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri come into focus in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of river navigation and rail-fed agriculture. Researchers can trace the heritage of Nebraska City, follow the Burlington Northern tracks, or explore river landmarks like Jones Point and McKissick Island.

  6. 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

  7. 1985 Map of Omaha
    1985 Map of Omaha
    1985 Omaha
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development and heavy rail infrastructure define the Missouri River corridor between Nebraska and Iowa. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprints of Offutt Air Force Base, Forest Lawn Cemetery, and the Iowa School for the Deaf.
    2 unique versions available

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