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1980s Maps of Sherman County, Kansas

Explore 7 historic maps of Sherman 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 Sherman 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 Sherman County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Sherman County, KS maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Dewey Ranch SW
    1981 Map of Dewey Ranch SW
    1981 Dewey Ranch SW
    1981 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Northwest Kansas are captured here in the early 1980s, where the corners of four different counties meet. Genealogists and historians can locate remote landmarks like Fairview Cem, Central Ch, and the workings of the Llanos Oil Field.
  4. 1981 Map of Bird City South SW
    1981 Map of Bird City South SW
    1981 Bird City South SW
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Kansas in the early eighties shows a landscape of precision-mapped sections and essential water resources. Researchers can trace the winding path of Little Beaver Creek through the townships of Wano and Voltaire to find historic well sites.
  7. 1981 Map of Burlington
    1981 Map of Burlington
    1981 Burlington
    1981 Print · USGS
    Eastern Colorado and the Kansas borderland come into focus during the early 1980s, centered on the rail corridor and farming hubs. Researchers can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific route through Burlington, Stratton, and Vona, or locate Mount Sunflower near the state line.
  10. 1981 Map of Bird City South SE
    1981 Map of Bird City South SE
    1981 Bird City South SE
    1981 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of the Kansas borderlands are captured in the early eighties, showing the agricultural landscape across the Cheyenne and Sherman County line. Local researchers can locate the Sunnyside Cem, the Bursch Landing Strip, and the settlement of Kehlbeck.
  13. 1983 Map of Bonny Reservoir, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Bonny Reservoir, 1984 Print
    1983 Bonny Reservoir
    1984 Print · USGS
    The high plains of eastern Colorado and western Kansas appear here in the early eighties, centered on the vital waters of Bonny Reservoir. Genealogists and local historians can trace small prairie settlements like Idalia, Kirk, and the historic site of Beecher Island.
  16. 1985 Map of Goodland
    1985 Map of Goodland
    1985 Goodland
    1985 Print · USGS
    Sherman and Thomas counties appear in the mid-1980s as a vital transportation and agricultural corridor across the Kansas High Plains. Researchers can trace the rail-side growth of Ruleton, Edson, and Levant or locate landmarks like Colby Jr College and Soldiers Memorial County Park.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1985 Map of St. Francis
    1985 Map of St. Francis
    1985 St. Francis
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northwest Kansas in the mid-1980s shows a classic High Plains settlement pattern anchored by the Burlington Northern rail line. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from St Francis to Atwood, including rural aviation sites like Bird City's landing field and the St Francis State Wildlife Management Area.
    2 unique versions available
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