1980s Maps of Blue Earth County, Minnesota

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


Blue Earth County, MN maps

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  1. 1985 Map of Albert Lea
    1985 Map of Albert Lea
    1985 Albert Lea
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape defined by industrial rail lines and managed waterways. Trace the historic routes of the Chicago and North Western and explore settlements like Hollandale, New Richland, and Bricelyn.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1985 Map of Faribault, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Faribault, 1986 Print
    1985 Faribault
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley and the glacial lake country of Rice and Le Sueur counties are shown here in the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace the academic grounds of St Olaf College or find old crossroads like Trondhjem and Little Chicago.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1985 Map of Fairmont, 1991 Print
    1985 Map of Fairmont, 1991 Print
    1985 Fairmont
    1991 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota in the mid-eighties shows a robust network of prairie towns and rail-connected agricultural hubs. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Rolling Green and Manyaska or locate old homesteads near Fox Lake and the Chicago & North Western line.

  4. 1986 Map of New Ulm
    1986 Map of New Ulm
    1986 New Ulm
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota's river valleys and prairie townships are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by agriculture and transit. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail lines through historic grain-stop towns like Sleepy Eye, Hanska, and Good Thunder.

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