1980s Maps of Howell County, Missouri

Explore 24 historic maps of Howell 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.

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Howell County, MO maps

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  1. 1983 Map of Cherokee Village
    1983 Map of Cherokee Village
    1983 Cherokee Village
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Ozark foothills and river valleys of Northeast Arkansas are captured in the early eighties as modern planned communities began to reshape the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named ridges and schools across Evening Shade, Melbourne, and the rail junction at Hoxie.

  2. 1983 Map of Mountain Grove
    1983 Map of Mountain Grove
    1983 Mountain Grove
    1983 Print · USGS
    Wright and Webster counties in the early 1980s show a traditional Ozark landscape of ridge-running railroads and river headwaters. You can trace the Burlington Northern Railroad through towns like Mansfield or find rural landmarks like Vance Cem and Mt Zion Church.

  3. 1983 Map of West Plains, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of West Plains, 1984 Print
    1983 West Plains
    1984 Print · USGS
    Missouri's Ozark plateau comes into view during the early 1980s, centered on the growing county seat of West Plains. Family historians can trace local landmarks like Parker Cem and Chapin Cem (Radio Cem) or locate rural school sites like Howell Valley Sch.

  4. 1983 Map of Moody, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Moody, 1984 Print
    1983 Moody
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Arkansas border comes into focus in the early 1980s, documenting a landscape of rural hollows and upland ridges. Genealogists and local researchers can pinpoint family landmarks like China Union Ch, McElmerry Cem, and the settlement of Moody.

  5. 1983 Map of Lanton, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Lanton, 1984 Print
    1983 Lanton
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Arkansas borderlands are captured here in the early eighties, centered on the settlement of Lanton. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites like Meitaberger Cem and Township Line Ch near the prominent Myatt Dividing Ridge.

  6. 1983 Map of South Fork, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of South Fork, 1984 Print
    1983 South Fork
    1984 Print · USGS
    The rural communities south of West Plains are documented here during the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by traditional Ozark farmsteads and creek valleys. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Fairview Sch, Spring Creek Ch, and the small settlement of Homeland.

  7. 1984 Map of Viola
    1984 Map of Viola
    1984 Viola
    1984 Print · USGS
    Viola and its neighboring Ozark highlands are captured here in the early 1980s as the Arkansas-Missouri border area maintained its rural character. Trace family roots at Barker Cem, Gum Spring Ch, or the small settlement at Sturkie.

  8. 1984 Map of West Plains
    1984 Map of West Plains
    1984 West Plains
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are mapped here in the mid-1980s, centered on the regional hub of West Plains and the river corridors of the Eleven Point River. Trace the old rail lines and timber towns of Willow Springs, Mountain View, and Birch Tree through the Mark Twain National Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1984 Map of Salem Knob
    1984 Map of Salem Knob
    1984 Salem Knob
    1984 Print · USGS
    Near the Missouri-Arkansas line in the 1980s, this area of the Ozarks shows a landscape defined by the South Fork Spring River. Researchers can locate Salem and Sturkie, trace the Hunter Cem, and find landmarks like the Lookout Tower on Salem Knob.

  10. 1985 Map of Ava
    1985 Map of Ava
    1985 Ava
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of high ridges and deep river hollows. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous rural settlements like Vera Cruz, Rockbridge, and Almartha, or locate landmarks such as Hercules Tower.

  11. 1985 Map of Bull Shoals Lake
    1985 Map of Bull Shoals Lake
    1985 Bull Shoals Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    The mid-1980s Ozark Plateau is captured here during a era of significant growth around the sprawling shorelines of Bull Shoals Lake and Norfork Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through Buffalo City and the Missouri Pacific RR line.

  12. 1985 Map of Harrison
    1985 Map of Harrison
    1985 Harrison
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Ozark highlands and the White River valley are seen here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a region defined by its massive reservoirs and protected wilderness. You can trace the rugged corridors of the Missouri & North Arkansas RR or locate historic settlements like Eureka Springs and Jasper.

  13. 1986 Map of Pomona
    1986 Map of Pomona
    1986 Pomona
    1986 Print · USGS
    Howell County's rolling Ozark landscape appears in transition during the mid-eighties as the borders of West Plains expand northward toward Pomona. Researchers can trace rural lineages through sites like Mt Zion Ch and New Liberty Ch or locate the local Drag Strip.

  14. 1986 Map of White Church
    1986 Map of White Church
    1986 White Church
    1986 Print · USGS
    Howell County in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of quiet rural settlements and winding valley creek systems. Researchers can trace the layout of West Plains near the Fairground or locate the namesake White Church and nearby Cem.

  15. 1986 Map of Spring Valley
    1986 Map of Spring Valley
    1986 Spring Valley
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are showcased in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape defined by state forests and the protected waters of the Current River. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Oakside Ch, Fletcher Mine, and Summersville Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1986 Map of Mountain View
    1986 Map of Mountain View
    1986 Mountain View
    1986 Print · USGS
    Mountain View and its rural surroundings are captured in the mid-1980s at the meeting point of Howell, Shannon, and Oregon counties. Genealogists and local historians can locate Gravel Ridge Ch, the Old Railroad Grade, and the Eleven Point River headwaters.

  17. 1986 Map of Trask
    1986 Map of Trask
    1986 Trask
    1986 Print · USGS
    Howell County's rural landscape is captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a network of valleys and crossroads settlements. Researchers can trace the watercourses of Eleven Point River and Dry Creek or locate landmarks like Trask and Goldsberry.

  18. 1986 Map of Willow Springs South
    1986 Map of Willow Springs South
    1986 Willow Springs South
    1986 Print · USGS
    Howell County's Ozark landscape is documented here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the expansion of Willow Springs into the surrounding timberlands. Researchers can find the old Iron Mine, the Drive-In Theatre, and the rural community of Burnham.

  19. 1986 Map of Brandsville
    1986 Map of Brandsville
    1986 Brandsville
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured in the mid-1980s, centered on the railroad town of Brandsville and its rugged creek valleys. Genealogists and researchers can trace the tracks of the Burlington Northern and find rural landmarks like Pocohontas Crossing and Harbeston Sink.

  20. 1986 Map of Koshkonong
    1986 Map of Koshkonong
    1986 Koshkonong
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks meet the Arkansas border in the mid-1980s, where rail-line settlements and deep-cut hollows define the rural landscape. Trace the tracks of the Burlington Northern through Koshkonong or explore the karst features near Grand Gulf State Park.

  21. 1986 Map of Peace Valley, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Peace Valley, 1987 Print
    1986 Peace Valley
    1987 Print · USGS
    Ozark plateau life near the Howell and Oregon county line is documented here in the mid-1980s. Genealogists can trace local landmarks like Pilgrims Rest Ch, the settlement of Fanchon, and industrial markers such as Kilns near Peace Valley.

  22. 1987 Map of Clear Springs
    1987 Map of Clear Springs
    1987 Clear Springs
    1987 Print · USGS
    Texas and Howell counties in the late 1980s were defined by the convergence of the North Prong Jacks Fork and several isolated settlements. Researchers can locate old family Cem sites and trace landmarks like Big Spring, Hattie, and the waters of Stillhouse Branch.

  23. 1987 Map of Willow Springs North
    1987 Map of Willow Springs North
    1987 Willow Springs North
    1987 Print · USGS
    Willow Springs and the surrounding Ozark foothills are captured here in the late eighties as the town borders the Mark Twain National Forest. Researchers can trace old family lands and water sources near South Prong Jacks Fork, King Mountain, and the Frisco Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1989 Map of Rolla
    1989 Map of Rolla
    1989 Rolla
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured in the late eighties as a landscape of national forests and historic mining towns. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Missouri Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Taum Sauk Mtn and Elephant Rocks State Park.

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