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1980s Maps of Wright County, Minnesota

Explore 22 historic maps of Wright 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 Wright County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Wright County, MN maps

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  1. 1981 Map of St Michael
    1981 Map of St Michael
    1981 St Michael
    1981 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the growing communities of St Michael and Albertville were still defined by their local institutions and lakeside geography. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through St Albert Cem, St Michael Cem, and the historic Berning Mill along the Crow River.
  4. 1981 Map of Mayer
    1981 Map of Mayer
    1981 Mayer
    1981 Print · USGS
    Carver and Wright counties are shown here in the early eighties as a landscape of established rail corridors and river-bound townships. Genealogists and local historians can locate St Mark Cem, trace the Burlington Northern line, and find the Ziermann Landing Strip near Mayer.
  7. 1981 Map of Rogers
    1981 Map of Rogers
    1981 Rogers
    1981 Print · USGS
    North of Minneapolis in the early eighties, this area shows the transition from rural farming to industrial and suburban growth. Genealogists can trace family names at St Walburga Cem, St John the Baptist Cem, and the historic St John Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1981 Map of Rockford
    1981 Map of Rockford
    1981 Rockford
    1981 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota lake country is captured here in the early eighties as the Crow River and the Burlington Northern railroad shaped local growth. Researchers can locate family sites near Burschville, Loretto, or the SS Peter & Paul Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1981 Map of Watertown, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Watertown, 1982 Print
    1981 Watertown
    1982 Print · USGS
    Carver County and its neighboring townships are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a region defined by its numerous lakes and the South Fork Crow River. Researchers can locate historic sites like Trinity Cem, St Peters Ch, and the winding Luce Line Trail.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1981 Map of Waverly, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Waverly, 1982 Print
    1981 Waverly
    1982 Print · USGS
    Wright County is captured here in the early 1980s as its agricultural roots and railway corridors remained central to local life. Genealogists and local historians can locate several parish landmarks and cemeteries, including Swedesburg Ch, Mission Cem, and Wright Cem.
  19. 1981 Map of Buffalo East, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Buffalo East, 1982 Print
    1981 Buffalo East
    1982 Print · USGS
    Wright County is revealed in the early 1980s as a landscape of interconnected glacial lakes and established township settlements. Local historians can trace the Soo Line rail corridor and find old burial sites like St Marks Cem and Lakeview Cem.
  22. 1981 Map of Buffalo West, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Buffalo West, 1982 Print
    1981 Buffalo West
    1982 Print · USGS
    Wright County’s lake country is captured in the early eighties as the communities of Buffalo and Maple Lake grew around their namesake waters. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade or locate historic burial sites like Old St Timothy Cem and St Charles Cem.
  25. 1981 Map of Delano, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Delano, 1982 Print
    1981 Delano
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Crow River forks and the bustling town of Delano are captured in the early eighties. Genealogists can trace family names across nearly a dozen sites, including Cassel Cem, St Peters Cem, and St Josephs Cem.
  28. 1982 Map of Dassel
    1982 Map of Dassel
    1982 Dassel
    1982 Print · USGS
    Dassel and the surrounding Minnesota lake country are captured here in the early 1980s as the rail and agricultural economy shaped the region. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Steelsville Cem or trace the shoreline developments of Lake Washington and Collinwood Lake.
  31. 1982 Map of Silver Lake
    1982 Map of Silver Lake
    1982 Silver Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    Silver Lake and the surrounding McLeod County townships are captured in the early eighties as a landscape of productive farms and glacial waters. Researchers can trace family history at Bohemian Cem or locate old community hubs like Henrys Corner and Sherman.
  34. 1982 Map of Cokato
    1982 Map of Cokato
    1982 Cokato
    1982 Print · USGS
    Wright County in the early 1980s shows a landscape of established rail towns and glacial lakes shaped by Scandinavian heritage. Genealogists can locate numerous local burial grounds like Swedish Cem and Finnish Cem or trace the early civic layout of Stockholm.
  37. 1982 Map of Albion Center
    1982 Map of Albion Center
    1982 Albion Center
    1982 Print · USGS
    Wright County’s lake country is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of small farmsteads and conservation areas. Researchers can locate family sites near Alamaa Cem, the Soo Line rail corridor, or the banks of the North Fork Crow River.
  40. 1982 Map of Kingston
    1982 Map of Kingston
    1982 Kingston
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Meeker and Wright County borderlands in the early eighties show a landscape of glacial lakes and river bends. Researchers can trace family history through local sites like Riverside Cemetery or explore the banks of the North Fork Crow River near Kingston.
  43. 1982 Map of French Lake
    1982 Map of French Lake
    1982 French Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    Wright County is revealed in the early 1980s as a region of winding river valleys and quiet lakefronts. Genealogists and local researchers can locate numerous historic burial sites and rural parishes such as National Cem, Our Savior Ch, and North Crow River Ch.
  46. 1982 Map of Hutchinson East
    1982 Map of Hutchinson East
    1982 Hutchinson East
    1982 Print · USGS
    McLeod County is shown during a time of agricultural prominence and lakefront activity in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like St Anastasia Cem, the community of Lamson, and the Oakland Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1982 Map of Howard Lake
    1982 Map of Howard Lake
    1982 Howard Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    Wright County in the early eighties centers on the lakeside town of Howard Lake and its vital Burlington Northern rail link. Local historians can trace family roots at Reinmuth Cem and St James Cem or explore the rural landscape of Victor Twp.
  52. 1982 Map of Winsted, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Winsted, 1983 Print
    1982 Winsted
    1983 Print · USGS
    During the early 1980s, this area of McLeod and Wright counties maintained its strong rural identity along the Crow River South Fork. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through Holy Trinity Cem, Swedish Cem, and the old rail corridor of the Luce Line State Recreational Trail.
  55. 1985 Map of Saint Paul
    1985 Map of Saint Paul
    1985 Saint Paul
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities metropolitan area and its southern suburbs are captured here in the mid-eighties as the urban landscape expanded toward the Minnesota River. Researchers can trace the layout of the Fort Snelling Military Reservation, find local landmarks like St Benedict Church, and study the rail routes of the Soo Line.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1985 Map of Anoka
    1985 Map of Anoka
    1985 Anoka
    1985 Print · USGS
    The northern Twin Cities suburbs and the Mississippi River valley are captured here in the mid-eighties as suburban growth began to meet rural conservation lands. Trace the expansion of Anoka and Blaine, or locate family landmarks near the Rum River and Buffalo Lake.
  61. 1986 Map of Litchfield
    1986 Map of Litchfield
    1986 Litchfield
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota in the mid-eighties was a landscape of conservation and transport, where the Burlington Northern rail line connected thriving lake towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old townships and landmarks like St Nicholas, Forest City, and School House Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1986 Map of Glencoe
    1986 Map of Glencoe
    1986 Glencoe
    1986 Print · USGS
    The south-central Minnesota prairie and its glacial lake basins are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of intensive farming and conservation. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and trace the rail lines of the Soo Line and Chicago and North Western through towns like Gaylord, Olivia, and Hutchinson.
    2 unique versions available
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