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1980s Maps of Cherokee County, Kansas

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

Cherokee County, KS maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Joplin West, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Joplin West, 1982 Print
    1980 Joplin West
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas borderlands come into sharp focus in this early 1980s aerial survey, revealing the urban expansion of the Joplin area. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact building footprints and property lines in Joplin, Central City, and Galena.
  4. 1981 Map of Asbury
    1981 Map of Asbury
    1981 Asbury
    1981 Print · USGS
    Jasper County and the Kansas borderlands appear in the early eighties as a hub of rail lines and river confluences. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Kansas City Southern through Asbury or locate the Georgia City Cem near Galesburg.
  7. 1985 Map of Coffeyville
    1985 Map of Coffeyville
    1985 Coffeyville
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Kansas in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of river-valley agriculture and heavy industry anchored by the rail hubs of Independence and Coffeyville. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Missouri Kansas Texas RR and locate sites like Fairview Cemetery or the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant.
  10. 1985 Map of Bartlesville
    1985 Map of Bartlesville
    1985 Bartlesville
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Oklahoma in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by the Verdigris River and a complex rail network. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of Strip Mines and find old rail hubs in Nowata and Vinita.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1986 Map of Neosho
    1986 Map of Neosho
    1986 Neosho
    1986 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region comes alive in the mid-eighties as a landscape of mining heritage and river valleys. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Kansas City Southern Ry and locate rural landmarks like Gibson Cem and Peoria.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1986 Map of Joplin
    1986 Map of Joplin
    1986 Joplin
    1986 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region comes alive in the mid-eighties as an industrial and transit powerhouse where Kansas and Missouri meet. Researchers can trace the heavy rail influence of the Missouri Pacific RR and explore sites like the Mined Land State Wildlife Area.
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