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1980s Maps of Clay County, Minnesota

Explore 5 historic maps of Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Clay County, MN maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Barnesville
    1981 Map of Barnesville
    1981 Barnesville
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Clay and Wilkin county line near Barnesville was a hub of rail activity and prairie agriculture in the early 1980s. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Rosemound Cem, St Marys Ch, and the waters of Blue Eagle Lake.
  4. 1981 Map of Big Slough, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Big Slough, 1982 Print
    1981 Big Slough
    1982 Print · USGS
    Clay and Wilkin counties are shown in the early 1980s as a vital network of wetlands and conservation lands. Researchers can trace land use patterns through numerous Gravel Pits, rural landmarks like Gran Ch, and the waters of Whisky Creek.
  7. 1984 Map of Ada, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Ada, 1985 Print
    1984 Ada
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the extensive network of drainage ditches and rail lines that powered the region. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Ada, Fertile, and along the Burlington Northern line.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1985 Map of Fargo
    1985 Map of Fargo
    1985 Fargo
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley and the Minnesota lake country meet in this mid-1980s survey of the Fargo-Moorhead border region. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Burlington Northern rail corridors and find rural communities like Pelican Rapids, Sabin, and Dilworth.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1989 Map of Fargo, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Fargo, 1990 Print
    1989 Fargo
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley at the end of the eighties shows a landscape of flourishing university towns and vital rail corridors. Researchers can trace family roots through Riverside Cem, find early campus layouts for North Dakota State University, or follow the Soo Line Railroad through West Fargo.
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