1980s Maps of Dawson County, Nebraska

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


Dawson County, NE maps

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  1. 1985 Map of North Platte
    1985 Map of North Platte
    1985 North Platte
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Platte River valley in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of massive rail yards and vital irrigation works. Trace the Union Pacific lines through North Platte or locate family sites near Stapleton, Gandy, and Fort Mc Pherson National Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1985 Map of Broken Bow
    1985 Map of Broken Bow
    1985 Broken Bow
    1985 Print · USGS
    Custer County in the mid-1980s displays a landscape of high tablelands and river valleys shaped by the reach of the railroad. Genealogists and researchers can trace the old rail stops along Mud Creek, from Berwyn to Litchfield, or locate land near Redfern Table and West Table.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1985 Map of Kearney
    1985 Map of Kearney
    1985 Kearney
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mid-1980s Nebraska life centers on the fertile Platte River valley during a period of significant agricultural and hydraulic development. Researchers can trace irrigation networks like the Phelps County Canal and find regional landmarks from Johnson Lake to the Union Pacific rail lines.
    2 unique versions available

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