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1980s Maps of Ottawa County, Michigan

Explore 11 historic maps of Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Ottawa County, MI maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Ravenna
    1980 Map of Ravenna
    1980 Ravenna
    1980 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Muskegon and Ottawa counties are captured here in the 1970s. Trace family history at McNitt Cemetery, explore the Old Railroad Grade, or locate the Wayside Chapel near Ravenna.
  4. 1980 Map of Coopersville
    1980 Map of Coopersville
    1980 Coopersville
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Grand River valley in the early eighties shows a landscape shaped by both the river's edge and the rail line. Researchers can locate family sites near Coopersville Cemetery, trace the Grand Trunk Western railroad, or find the riverside settlement of Eastmanville.
  7. 1980 Map of Hudsonville West
    1980 Map of Hudsonville West
    1980 Hudsonville West
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Ottawa County farming country south of the Grand River was transitioning between its rural roots and suburban growth in the 1970s. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Beaverdam Cem and the small rail stop at Forest Grove Station.
  10. 1980 Map of Marne
    1980 Map of Marne
    1980 Marne
    1980 Print · USGS
    The West Michigan landscape of the late 1970s reveals a mix of growing townships and traditional farming centers near Marne. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the community at St Marys Ch, Wells Cem, and Walker Station Sch.
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  13. 1980 Map of Hudsonville East
    1980 Map of Hudsonville East
    1980 Hudsonville East
    1980 Print · USGS
    Ottawa County in the mid-seventies shows a mix of growing suburban hubs and active rural industry. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Jamestown Cem or explore the southern Oil and Gas Field near New Salem.
  16. 1980 Map of Casnovia, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Casnovia, 1981 Print
    1980 Casnovia
    1981 Print · USGS
    The West Michigan borderlands of Kent and Muskegon counties are captured here in the early 1980s as traditional farming and local rail lines shaped the landscape. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Hilton Cem, early settlements at Lisbon, and rural centers like North Chester Ch.
  19. 1982 Map of Muskegon
    1982 Map of Muskegon
    1982 Muskegon
    1982 Print · USGS
    The West Michigan shoreline during the early eighties shows a bustling industrial and maritime landscape centered on Muskegon Lake and Grand Haven. Researchers can trace rail history along the Grand Trunk Western or locate local landmarks like Oakwood Cem and Cloverville.
  22. 1982 Map of Holland
    1982 Map of Holland
    1982 Holland
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan coast in the early eighties shows a refined network of Dutch-influenced settlements and lakeside retreats. Trace the rail lines of the Chesapeake and Ohio or find family landmarks near Noordeloos and New Richmond.
  25. 1984 Map of Grand Rapids
    1984 Map of Grand Rapids
    1984 Grand Rapids
    1984 Print · USGS
    West Michigan in the mid-eighties shows a thriving metropolitan core surrounded by expansive state recreation areas and river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace developments around Grand Rapids, institutional landmarks like Grand Rapids Bible College, and the quiet reaches of Jordan Lake.
  28. 1985 Map of Cedar Springs
    1985 Map of Cedar Springs
    1985 Cedar Springs
    1985 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Grand Rapids metro area meet the forests of the Manistee during the mid-eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Grand Trunk Western RR through Sparta or locate rural landmarks near Cedar Springs and Rockford.
  31. 1986 Map of Cedar Springs, 1989 Print
    1986 Map of Cedar Springs, 1989 Print
    1986 Cedar Springs
    1989 Print · USGS
    The northern suburbs of Grand Rapids meet the Manistee National Forest in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-side growth of Howard City, Rockford, and Greenville along the C & O RR and Flat River.
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