1980s Maps of Ellis County, Kansas

Explore 3 historic maps of Ellis 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 Ellis 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 Ellis County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Ellis County, KS maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Mc Cracken NE, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Mc Cracken NE, 1981 Print
    1980 Mc Cracken NE
    1981 Print · USGS
    Western Kansas rangeland meets industrial expansion in the late 1970s at the junction of four counties. Researchers can trace the development of the Smoky Hill Oil Field and locate localized operations like the Landing Strip and Claypit.

  2. 1985 Map of Plainville
    1985 Map of Plainville
    1985 Plainville
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Kansas in the mid-eighties reveals a landscape shaped by the Solomon River and the expansion of energy production. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific rail line and locate key sites like the historic settlement of Nicodemus, Webster Reservoir, and numerous oil fields.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1985 Map of Hays
    1985 Map of Hays
    1985 Hays
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of river-valley farming and emerging energy production. Trace the route of the Butterfield Overland Despatch Trail or locate family roots in Hays, Liebenthal, or Schoenchen.
    2 unique versions available

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