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1980s Maps of Ruston, Louisiana

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

Ruston, LA maps

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  1. 1984 Map of Shreveport
    1984 Map of Shreveport
    1984 Shreveport
    1984 Print · USGS
    Northern Louisiana at the peak of the 1980s reveals a landscape of massive water management projects and Cold War military hubs. Trace the rail lines of the Kansas City Southern Ry past Barksdale Air Force Base and the high ground of Driskill Mountain.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1985 Map of Monroe South
    1985 Map of Monroe South
    1985 Monroe South
    1985 Print · USGS
    North Central Louisiana in the mid-1980s was a hub of timber production and rail transport spanning from the Dugdemona River to the Ouachita valley. Family researchers and historians can trace the rail lines of the Midsouth Railroad through Jonesboro or find local landmarks like Mineral Springs and Punkin Center.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1985 Map of Monroe North, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Monroe North, 1986 Print
    1985 Monroe North
    1986 Print · USGS
    North-central Louisiana in the mid-eighties was a landscape defined by the growth of university towns and the expansion of the natural gas industry. Researchers can trace rural family roots through landmarks like Lisbon Cem, New Hope Ch, and the many schools in Farmerville or Bernice.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1985 Map of Ruston East, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Ruston East, 1986 Print
    1985 Ruston East
    1986 Print · USGS
    Lincoln Parish comes into focus during the mid-eighties as the eastern expansion of Ruston meets the rural village of Choudrant. Researchers can trace old family burial sites at various Cem locations and locate industrial landmarks like the local Clay Pit.
  13. 1985 Map of Ruston West, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Ruston West, 1986 Print
    1985 Ruston West
    1986 Print · USGS
    Lincoln Parish in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape shaped by growing university campuses and the winding paths of North Louisiana creeks. Researchers can trace the development of Grambling State University, the rural community of Vienna, and family-named landmarks like Barnet Springs.
  16. 1985 Map of Clay, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Clay, 1986 Print
    1985 Clay
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Louisiana timber and hill country are captured here in the mid-eighties, revealing a landscape of small settlements and resource extraction. Researchers can trace family roots at several rural cemeteries or locate the old Gravel Pit Redwine and Ansley.
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