1980s Maps of Dickinson County, Kansas

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


Dickinson County, KS maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Milford
    1982 Map of Milford
    1982 Milford
    1982 Print · USGS
    Milford and the Republican River valley are shown here in the early eighties as a hub for both military operations and lakeside recreation. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Fort Riley Military Reservation and locate local landmarks like the Milford Cem and Fragrant Hill.

  2. 1982 Map of Milford Dam
    1982 Map of Milford Dam
    1982 Milford Dam
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Republican River valley and the settlement of Alida were forever changed by the mid-century reservoir project shown here. Researchers can trace the submerged history of the region through Milford Lake contours and sites like Alida Cem and Good Hope Cem.

  3. 1985 Map of Salina
    1985 Map of Salina
    1985 Salina
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape defined by river confluences and a dense rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace established communities like Salina and Lindsborg, alongside landmarks like Bethany College and Kanopolis Lake.

  4. 1985 Map of Clay Center
    1985 Map of Clay Center
    1985 Clay Center
    1985 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of North Central Kansas appear here in the mid-eighties, showing the region's agricultural layout and the rise of Milford Lake. Researchers can trace old township connections through settlements like Delphos, Idana, and Summerville.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1985 Map of Council Grove
    1985 Map of Council Grove
    1985 Council Grove
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Flint Hills region of Kansas thrives in the mid-1980s as a vital crossroads for major rail lines and prairie water systems. Researchers can trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through small towns like Hope and Burdick or locate landmarks like Lake Kahola.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1985 Map of Manhattan, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Manhattan, 1986 Print
    1985 Manhattan
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Flint Hills and Kansas River valley are captured in the mid-eighties, showing the growth of Manhattan alongside major military and ecological preserves. Trace local history through the Union Pacific rail lines, the Treaty Boundary, and the infrastructure of Fort Riley.

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