1980s Maps of Carver County, Minnesota

Explore 13 historic maps of Carver 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.

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Carver County, MN maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Mayer
    1981 Map of Mayer
    1981 Mayer
    1981 Print · USGS
    Carver and Wright counties are shown here in the early eighties as a landscape of established rail corridors and river-bound townships. Genealogists and local historians can locate St Mark Cem, trace the Burlington Northern line, and find the Ziermann Landing Strip near Mayer.

  2. 1981 Map of Norwood, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Norwood, 1982 Print
    1981 Norwood
    1982 Print · USGS
    The neighboring towns of Young America and Norwood are captured in the early eighties as separate centers tied by rail. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks through Forest Hills Cem, Tiger Lake, and the crossing of two major railroads.

  3. 1981 Map of Jordan West, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Jordan West, 1982 Print
    1981 Jordan West
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley south of Carver comes to life in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of river-bottom lakes and upland farming. Researchers can locate the Augustana Cemetery, trace the Chicago and North Western rail line, and find the Drive-in Theater near Jordan.

  4. 1981 Map of Watertown, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Watertown, 1982 Print
    1981 Watertown
    1982 Print · USGS
    Carver County and its neighboring townships are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a region defined by its numerous lakes and the South Fork Crow River. Researchers can locate historic sites like Trinity Cem, St Peters Ch, and the winding Luce Line Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1981 Map of Hamburg, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Hamburg, 1982 Print
    1981 Hamburg
    1982 Print · USGS
    The prairie and wetlands of Carver and Sibley counties are captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the railroad town of Hamburg. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural life through several burial sites like Snapsburg Cem and the waters of Washington Lake.

  6. 1981 Map of Waconia, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Waconia, 1982 Print
    1981 Waconia
    1982 Print · USGS
    Carver County during the early eighties shows a landscape of glacial lakes and growing lakeside communities. Genealogists can locate family sites near St Josephs Cem, Scandia Cem, or rural schools like School No 104 while tracing the dual rail lines.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1981 Map of Jordan East, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Jordan East, 1982 Print
    1981 Jordan East
    1982 Print · USGS
    Scott County in the early eighties remains a landscape of small agricultural hamlets and glacial lakes. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western, locate local burial sites like St Marys Cem, or find the small community of Mudbaden.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1981 Map of Belle Plaine North, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Belle Plaine North, 1982 Print
    1981 Belle Plaine North
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley serves as the backdrop for this early 1980s look at rural Scott and Le Sueur counties. Researchers can trace historic local sites like Sacred Heart Cemetery, the Townhall, and the Chicago and North Western rail line.

  9. 1982 Map of Plato
    1982 Map of Plato
    1982 Plato
    1982 Print · USGS
    McLeod County farming and rail transport are captured here in the early eighties as the rail line serves the grain elevators of Plato. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like St Paul Cem, the Swedish Ch, and the Glencoe Municipal Airfield.

  10. 1982 Map of Winsted, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Winsted, 1983 Print
    1982 Winsted
    1983 Print · USGS
    During the early 1980s, this area of McLeod and Wright counties maintained its strong rural identity along the Crow River South Fork. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through Holy Trinity Cem, Swedish Cem, and the old rail corridor of the Luce Line State Recreational Trail.

  11. 1982 Map of Green Isle, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Green Isle, 1983 Print
    1982 Green Isle
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Sibley County prairie is captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of drainage ditches and vanished lakes. Researchers can trace family roots at St Marys Cem or locate rural landmarks like the Townhall and the Chicago and North Western rail corridor.

  12. 1985 Map of Saint Paul
    1985 Map of Saint Paul
    1985 Saint Paul
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities metropolitan area and its southern suburbs are captured here in the mid-eighties as the urban landscape expanded toward the Minnesota River. Researchers can trace the layout of the Fort Snelling Military Reservation, find local landmarks like St Benedict Church, and study the rail routes of the Soo Line.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1986 Map of Glencoe
    1986 Map of Glencoe
    1986 Glencoe
    1986 Print · USGS
    The south-central Minnesota prairie and its glacial lake basins are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of intensive farming and conservation. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and trace the rail lines of the Soo Line and Chicago and North Western through towns like Gaylord, Olivia, and Hutchinson.
    2 unique versions available

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