1980s Maps of Marion County, Kansas

Explore 12 historic maps of Marion 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 Marion 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.
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Start exploring Marion County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Marion County, KS maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 1985 Map of Emporia
    1985 Map of Emporia
    1985 Emporia
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Flint Hills of central Kansas appear in high detail during the 1980s, centering on the convergence of the Cottonwood and Neosho rivers. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary or locate prairie outposts like Matfield Green, Saffordville, and Bazaar.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1985 Map of Hutchinson
    1985 Map of Hutchinson
    1985 Hutchinson
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas in the mid-1980s is revealed here as a landscape of productive plains, rail corridors, and growing college towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at McPherson Cemetery and follow the routes of the Missouri Pacific through settlements like Moundridge and Hesston.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 1989 Map of Peabody
    1989 Map of Peabody
    1989 Peabody
    1989 Print · USGS
    Peabody and the surrounding townships in the late eighties show a landscape balancing small-town life with active energy production. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Prairie Lawn Cem, the High Sch, and the scattered Oil Field operations.

  6. 1989 Map of Peabody NW, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Peabody NW, 1990 Print
    1989 Peabody NW
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Kansas prairie south of Hillsboro was a landscape of remote oil production and quiet rural life during the late eighties. Genealogists can locate family burial grounds like Dunkard Cem and Doyle Valley Cem or trace the Oil Field infrastructure.

  7. 1989 Map of Cedar Point, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Cedar Point, 1990 Print
    1989 Cedar Point
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Cottonwood River valley at the turn of the 1990s reveals a landscape of enduring rural settlements and deep-rooted family history. Trace the layout of Cedar Point and locate isolated landmarks like Drinkwater Cem, Pinkston Cem, and the winding French Creek.

  8. 1989 Map of Elbing, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Elbing, 1990 Print
    1989 Elbing
    1990 Print · USGS
    Elbing and Walton are documented here in the late eighties, showing a landscape defined by the intersection of Whitewater Creek branches. Researchers can trace the layout of the Berean Academy or locate family sites near Mission Cem and Grace Hill Ch.

  9. 1989 Map of Goessel, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Goessel, 1990 Print
    1989 Goessel
    1990 Print · USGS
    Marion and McPherson counties come together in this late-century survey of a landscape shaped by the Sixth Principal Meridian. Researchers can trace community roots through the Goessel townsite and several rural landmarks like Tabor Ch, Highland Ch, and Schoenthal Cem.

  10. 1989 Map of Wonsevu, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Wonsevu, 1990 Print
    1989 Wonsevu
    1990 Print · USGS
    Chase County, Kansas, is captured here in the late eighties as a quiet rural landscape defined by the winding Cottonwood River. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the vicinity of Wonsevu and the paths of Coon Creek and Martin Creek through the terrain.

  11. 1989 Map of Florence, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Florence, 1990 Print
    1989 Florence
    1990 Print · USGS
    Marion County enters the late twentieth century as a hub of petroleum production and river valley agriculture. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Mt Calvary Cem, Summit Ch, and the winding path of the Cottonwood River.

  12. 1989 Map of Lincolnville SW, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Lincolnville SW, 1990 Print
    1989 Lincolnville SW
    1990 Print · USGS
    Marion County in the late eighties reveals a landscape shaped by the Cottonwood River and a steady energy economy. Researchers can locate historic burial grounds like Harter Cem, trace the Old Railroad Grade, and explore the shoreline of Marion County Lake.

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