1980s Maps of Grant County, Minnesota

Explore 6 historic maps of Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Grant County, MN maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Tintah, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Tintah, 1982 Print
    1981 Tintah
    1982 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-river landscape of the Red River Valley comes into focus in this early 1980s survey of Traverse and Wilkin counties. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the convergence of the Soo Line and Burlington Northern near Tintah and Nashua.

  2. 1985 Map of Wheaton
    1985 Map of Wheaton
    1985 Wheaton
    1985 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Minnesota and the Dakotas is captured in the mid-1980s, defined by its prairie wetlands and rail-fed farming towns. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern line through Wheaton and Graceville or locate family-named landmarks like Carlson Island.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1985 Map of Wahpeton, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Wahpeton, 1986 Print
    1985 Wahpeton
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley and Minnesota lake country meet in the mid-eighties at the border towns of Wahpeton and Breckenridge. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Burlington Northern through settlements like Abercrombie and Hankinson, or locate legacy sites like Fort Abercrombie State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1986 Map of Lake Minnewaska
    1986 Map of Lake Minnewaska
    1986 Lake Minnewaska
    1986 Print · USGS
    West-central Minnesota's lake country is captured here in the mid-eighties, showing a landscape of intense glacial activity and growing regional hubs. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the Soo Line and Burlington Northern through towns like Glenwood, Starbuck, and Osakis.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1986 Map of Battle Lake
    1986 Map of Battle Lake
    1986 Battle Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    Minnesota's lake-rich glacial heartland is captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by water and rail. Genealogists and collectors can trace the rural sections around Battle Lake and Parkers Prairie or locate family sites near Otter Tail Lake and Clitherall.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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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