1980s Maps of Jackson County, Minnesota

Explore 3 historic maps of Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Jackson County, MN maps

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  1. 1985 Map of Iowa Great Lakes
    1985 Map of Iowa Great Lakes
    1985 Iowa Great Lakes
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northwest Iowa’s glacial lakes and prairie towns are captured here in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape balanced between agriculture and lakeside recreation. Genealogists and historians can locate family sites near Holman Cem or trace the early rail corridors of the Chicago and North Western and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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.

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