1980s Maps of Dodge County, Minnesota

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


Dodge County, MN maps

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  1. 1985 Map of Rochester
    1985 Map of Rochester
    1985 Rochester
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Minnesota in the mid-eighties centers on the growth of Rochester and its surrounding river valleys. Trace family roots and old rail lines through Mantorville, Pine Island, and along the Mississippi River near Lake Pepin.

  2. 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

  3. 1985 Map of Austin
    1985 Map of Austin
    1985 Austin
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Minnesota in the mid-1980s reveals a land of river valleys and agricultural hubs along the Iowa border. Researchers can trace the legacy of regional transport through the Chicago and North Western line and landmarks like Niagara Cave or the Rochester Municipal Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 1989 Map of Rochester
    1989 Map of Rochester
    1989 Rochester
    1989 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Minnesota and the Mississippi River bluffs are captured here in the late eighties as the region balanced urban growth with its river-and-rail heritage. Researchers can trace the development of Rochester and find smaller rail towns like Kasson, Dodge Center, and Zumbrota.
    2 unique versions available

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