1980s Maps of Osborne County, Kansas

Explore 4 historic maps of Osborne 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 Osborne 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.
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Start exploring Osborne County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Osborne County, KS maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1985 Map of Norton
    1985 Map of Norton
    1985 Norton
    1985 Print · USGS
    North-central Kansas in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of prairie commerce and water conservation across Norton and Phillips Counties. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern Railroad and find local landmarks like Fairview Cemetery and the Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1985 Map of Beloit
    1985 Map of Beloit
    1985 Beloit
    1985 Print · USGS
    North Central Kansas in the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by the Solomon and Saline rivers and the massive Waconda Lake. Researchers can trace the routes of the Missouri Pacific RR and locate rural landmarks like the State Girls School and Denmark.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1985 Map of Smith Center
    1985 Map of Smith Center
    1985 Smith Center
    1985 Print · USGS
    North Central Kansas in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of small agricultural hubs like Smith Center and Mankato linked by the Missouri Pacific line. Researchers can locate the Geographic Center of 48 States and trace family roots near Fairview Cem or along Waconda Lake.
    2 unique versions available

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