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1980s Maps of Cole County, Missouri

Explore 10 historic maps of Cole 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 Cole 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 Cole County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Cole County, MO maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Jefferson City, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Jefferson City, 1981 Print
    1980 Jefferson City
    1981 Print · USGS
    Jefferson City and the Missouri River valley are captured in this 1980 orthophoto just as the capital's suburban footprint was expanding. Researchers can trace the industrial riverfront near the Capitol or locate outlying communities like Cole Junction and Wardsville.
  4. 1982 Map of Jefferson City, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Jefferson City, 1983 Print
    1982 Jefferson City
    1983 Print · USGS
    Mid-Missouri in the early eighties shows the corridor between Columbia and Jefferson City during a period of modern growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the Missouri Pacific Railroad route, family plots at Memorial Park Cem, and landmarks like Osage City and Lupus.
  7. 1983 Map of Lake Of The Ozarks, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Lake Of The Ozarks, 1984 Print
    1983 Lake Of The Ozarks
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lake of the Ozarks region in the early eighties shows a landscape of deep river bends and growing recreation. Genealogists can trace family names and small settlements from Versailles to Meta and locate old mining sites like Tiff Mine.
  10. 1987 Map of Eugene
    1987 Map of Eugene
    1987 Eugene
    1987 Print · USGS
    The rural riverlands along the Osage River and the hills of Cole and Miller Counties come into focus in the late eighties. Researchers can trace family ties and local industry near Eugene and Etterville, or explore the drainages of Saline Creek and Buster Creek.
  13. 1987 Map of Westphalia West, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Westphalia West, 1988 Print
    1987 Westphalia West
    1988 Print · USGS
    Osage and Cole Counties are shown in the late eighties as the winding Osage River dominates the local geography. Researchers can trace historic industrial sites like the Coke Ovens or locate family roots near Folk Cem and Westphalia.
  16. 1987 Map of St. Elizabeth, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of St. Elizabeth, 1988 Print
    1987 St. Elizabeth
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Osage River valley in the late eighties reveals a landscape of limestone caves and river-bend settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural communities of St Elizabeth and Marys Home alongside landmarks like Klugs Cave and the Natural Bridge.
  19. 1987 Map of Meta, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Meta, 1988 Print
    1987 Meta
    1988 Print · USGS
    Osage and Cole counties in the mid-1980s reveal a landscape of river-bottom commerce and hilltop communication towers. Researchers can trace the winding Osage River past St Thomas or locate industrial sites like the Kilns and Meta Tower Site.
  22. 1987 Map of Enon, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Enon, 1988 Print
    1987 Enon
    1988 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Cole, Miller, and Moniteau Counties are shown here in the late eighties as a landscape of creek-side settlements and old transit routes. You can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate historic river crossings at Payne Ford or McCann Bridge.
  25. 1987 Map of Wardsville, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Wardsville, 1988 Print
    1987 Wardsville
    1988 Print · USGS
    The winding Osage River corridor comes into focus in the late 1980s, revealing a landscape of upland farms and riverbank forests. Trace family roots and local landmarks from Wardsville to Osage Bend, and explore the grounds of Painted Rock State Forest.
  28. 1987 Map of Brazito, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Brazito, 1988 Print
    1987 Brazito
    1988 Print · USGS
    Mid-Missouri's rolling landscape near the Osage River is captured here in the late 1980s. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family sites around Brazito, Russellville, and Hickory Hill, or locate the specific placement of Taylor Bridge and several local Cem plots.
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