1980s Maps of Cottonwood County, Minnesota

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


Cottonwood County, MN maps

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  1. 1985 Map of Worthington
    1985 Map of Worthington
    1985 Worthington
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Minnesota and northwestern Iowa are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the high-water mark of the region's agricultural and rail-line infrastructure. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago and North Western through prairie towns like Adrian, Wilmont, and Lakefield.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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.

  3. 1986 Map of Tracy
    1986 Map of Tracy
    1986 Tracy
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Minnesota's prairie rail towns and conservation lands are captured here in the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western line through Walnut Grove or explore the many lakebeds and wildlife areas like Lake Sarah and Lake Shetek State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  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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