1980s Maps of Albert Lea, Minnesota

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


Albert Lea, MN maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Albert Lea West, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Albert Lea West, 1983 Print
    1982 Albert Lea West
    1983 Print · USGS
    Freeborn County at the start of the 1980s shows the expansion of Albert Lea against its glacial lake backdrop. Researchers can trace local history through sites like Graceland Cemetery, the Pickerel Lake Ch, and the rural rail crossing at Armstrong.

  2. 1982 Map of Albert Lea East, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Albert Lea East, 1983 Print
    1982 Albert Lea East
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota's lakeside city of Albert Lea is shown at a peak of regional growth during the early eighties. Genealogists and local researchers can trace historic sites like Lakewood Cemetery, St Theodores Church, and the former Drive-in Theater.

  3. 1982 Map of Glenville, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Glenville, 1983 Print
    1982 Glenville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Freeborn County and the Iowa borderlands are captured in the early eighties as a network of rail lines and river bends. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Greenwood Cem, and the historic Round Prairie Ch.

  4. 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.
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