Join Free

1980s Maps of Franklin County, Missouri

Explore 10 historic maps of Franklin 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 Franklin 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Franklin County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Franklin County, MO maps

(10)
  1. 1980 Map of Stanton, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Stanton, 1982 Print
    1980 Stanton
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Meramec and Bourbeuse river valleys are captured in photographic detail during the early 1980s. Local researchers can trace the development of Stanton and Anaconda, or study the rural landscape around Twin Springs.
  4. 1980 Map of Moselle, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Moselle, 1982 Print
    1980 Moselle
    1982 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's rolling river valleys and agricultural plateaus are captured in detail during the early 1980s. Researchers can trace the meandering Bourbeuse River and locate family lands near Moselle, Villa Ridge, and Gildehouse.
  7. 1980 Map of Union, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Union, 1982 Print
    1980 Union
    1982 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's rural landscape is captured during the early eighties, showing the agricultural patterns surrounding Union. Researchers can trace the meandering Bourbeuse River or locate family sites near Krakow and Jefferiesburg.
  10. 1980 Map of St. Clair, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of St. Clair, 1982 Print
    1980 St. Clair
    1982 Print · USGS
    St. Clair and the winding Meramec River valley are captured in this 1980 aerial survey just as the town began to expand. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of St Clair, the rural lots near Piney Park, and the path of the Fifth Principal Meridian.
  13. 1981 Map of Richwoods
    1981 Map of Richwoods
    1981 Richwoods
    1981 Print · USGS
    Richwoods and the tri-county border area come alive in this early 1980s survey, showing the deep integration of mining and rural life. Researchers can trace family roots at St Stephens Cem, explore the extensive Richwoods Tailings Ponds, or locate the Joan Lake Landing Strip.
  16. 1981 Map of Cyclone Hollow
    1981 Map of Cyclone Hollow
    1981 Cyclone Hollow
    1981 Print · USGS
    The rugged interior of Franklin and Washington Counties is captured here in the early eighties as a landscape of timber and quiet homesteads. Researchers can trace the California Trail or locate family markers at New Chapel Hill Cem and New Hope Cem.
  19. 1985 Map of St Louis
    1985 Map of St Louis
    1985 St Louis
    1985 Print · USGS
    The St. Louis metropolitan area and its river confluences are captured here during a period of significant suburban expansion in the 1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of older neighborhoods and landmarks like Jefferson Barracks, Cahokia Mounds State Park, and Washington University.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1985 Map of Sullivan
    1985 Map of Sullivan
    1985 Sullivan
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mid-1980s Missouri comes into focus here as the Ozark landscape balances industrial mining with river recreation. Genealogists and historians can trace the St Louis-San Francisco RR through Sullivan and locate landmarks like Pea Ridge Mine or St Cloud Church.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1985 Map of Fulton
    1985 Map of Fulton
    1985 Fulton
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mid-Missouri was a hub of river commerce and rail travel in the mid-1980s, where towns like Fulton and Hermann anchored the river valley. Researchers can trace historic river islands like Rush Island or follow the path of the Missouri - Kansas - Texas Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1985 Map of Festus, 1987 Print
    1985 Map of Festus, 1987 Print
    1985 Festus
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor and Ozark foothills appear here in the mid-1980s, documenting a landscape of industrial river towns and forest preserves. Trace the development of Festus, Crystal City, and De Soto or locate sites like Mastodon State Park.
End of results
Showing maps 1-10 of 10

Top cities of Franklin County

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Franklin County?
  • What is the oldest map of Franklin County?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Franklin County for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Franklin County?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Franklin County?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Franklin County?
  • Where are historical maps of Franklin County sourced from?