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1980s Maps of Thomas County, Nebraska

Explore 22 historic maps of Thomas 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 Thomas 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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Start exploring Thomas County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Thomas County, NE maps

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  1. 1985 Map of Dismal River
    1985 Map of Dismal River
    1985 Dismal River
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska's sandhills and river valleys are captured here during the mid-1980s, showing a landscape defined by the Burlington Northern railroad. Researchers can trace rural settlement patterns through places like Thedford and Dunning or find family landmarks at Shimmins Lake and Shanklin Bluff.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1985 Map of Goose Creek
    1985 Map of Goose Creek
    1985 Goose Creek
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska's Sandhills come into focus in the mid-eighties, showing a landscape of remote ranching outposts and wildlife preserves. Trace old rail routes and rural settlements like Brownlee, Seneca, and Purdum along the Goose Creek watershed.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1985 Map of Shimmins Lake NE, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Shimmins Lake NE, 1986 Print
    1985 Shimmins Lake NE
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sandhills come into sharp focus in the mid-1980s along the boundary of Hooker Co and Thomas Co. Researchers can trace the exact topography of this ranching country, where the landscape is defined by sand dunes rather than towns or rails.
  10. 1985 Map of Tryon NE, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Tryon NE, 1986 Print
    1985 Tryon NE
    1986 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, this portion of the Nebraska Sandhills remained a landscape of storied family cattle operations. Genealogists and local historians can trace the precise locations of the Miller Ranch, Jameson Ranch, and Munson Ranch.
  13. 1985 Map of Shimmins Lake SE, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Shimmins Lake SE, 1986 Print
    1985 Shimmins Lake SE
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sandhills come into sharp focus in the mid-1980s as the Dismal River winds through the high plains. Trace the rugged county line between Hooker County and Thomas County across a landscape of remote trails and winding waters.
  16. 1986 Map of Mudd Lake
    1986 Map of Mudd Lake
    1986 Mudd Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    Logan County ranching country and the Sandhills wetlands are captured here in the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace family land at Rogers Ranch or locate historical livestock operations near Mudd Lake and Philpott Lake.
  19. 1986 Map of Happy Hollow
    1986 Map of Happy Hollow
    1986 Happy Hollow
    1986 Print · USGS
    Ranching life in the Nebraska Sandhills is captured here during the mid-eighties, showing a remote world of prairie homesteads. Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks like Birth Ranch, Santos Ranch, and the waters of Brush Lake.
  22. 1986 Map of Purdum SW
    1986 Map of Purdum SW
    1986 Purdum SW
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sandhills in the mid-1980s reveal a landscape of isolated family holdings and vast open country. Genealogists can locate specific homesteads like McCreath Ranch, McMillen Ranch, and Hanks Ranch.
  25. 1986 Map of Duck Lake SW
    1986 Map of Duck Lake SW
    1986 Duck Lake SW
    1986 Print · USGS
    Thomas County rangeland remains largely undisturbed in the mid-1980s, defined by the winding course of the Middle Loup River. Researchers can trace the high-plateau boundary of Cherry Co and Thomas Co across this sparsely settled landscape.
  28. 1986 Map of Duck Lake SE
    1986 Map of Duck Lake SE
    1986 Duck Lake SE
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sandhills straddle the border of Thomas and Cherry counties in the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace the remote landscape and the isolated placement of a Radio Tower and numerous Well markers.
  31. 1986 Map of Hoagland NE
    1986 Map of Hoagland NE
    1986 Hoagland NE
    1986 Print · USGS
    The ranching country of central Nebraska is captured here in the mid-1980s, where the Logan County line meets Thomas and Blaine counties. Researchers can trace the heritage of local homesteads like McGooden Ranch and Schmidt Ranch across the Wild Horse Flats.
  34. 1986 Map of Purdum
    1986 Map of Purdum
    1986 Purdum
    1986 Print · USGS
    Thomas County ranching life is preserved in this mid-1980s survey of the Nebraska Sandhills. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land holdings such as Lowe Ranch, Martin Ranch, and the settlement of Purdum along the North Loup River.
  37. 1986 Map of Thedford SW, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Thedford SW, 1987 Print
    1986 Thedford SW
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sandhills come into focus during the mid-1980s, centered on a quiet stretch of the Dismal River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the bounds of the Paxton Ranch and follow the network of ranch roads through the dunes.
  40. 1986 Map of Thedford SE, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Thedford SE, 1987 Print
    1986 Thedford SE
    1987 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska's cattle country and the winding path of the Dismal River define this 1980s landscape. Local historians and land researchers can trace remote landmarks like the Ewoldt Landing Strip across the undulating Sandhills terrain.
  43. 1986 Map of Cody Lake NW, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Cody Lake NW, 1987 Print
    1986 Cody Lake NW
    1987 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska ranching country is captured in the mid-1980s at the intersection of Logan, Thomas, and McPherson counties. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific family holdings including Star Ranch, Pfeiffer Ranch, and Kramer Ranch.
  46. 1986 Map of Thedford, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Thedford, 1987 Print
    1986 Thedford
    1987 Print · USGS
    Thedford and the surrounding Sandhills are shown here in the mid-eighties as a vital ranching and transportation center. Researchers can trace the layout of the town near the Middle Loup River, locating Hillcrest Cem and the nearby Fairground.
  49. 1986 Map of Halsey, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Halsey, 1987 Print
    1986 Halsey
    1987 Print · USGS
    Halsey and the surrounding Sandhills landscape are captured in the mid-eighties as they straddle the Thomas and Blaine county line. Genealogists and researchers can trace local ranching history at the A L Ranch and Rodocker Ranch or explore the borders of the Nebraska National Forest.
  52. 1986 Map of Halsey SE, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Halsey SE, 1987 Print
    1986 Halsey SE
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sandhills come into focus during the mid-1980s, showcasing the intersection of the Nebraska National Forest and the Dismal River. Researchers can trace the Thomas Co and Blaine Co line across a landscape crossed by rugged 4WD trails.
  55. 1986 Map of Halsey SW, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Halsey SW, 1987 Print
    1986 Halsey SW
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sandhills come into sharp focus in the mid-1980s, centered on the unique hand-planted terrain of the central plains. Researchers can trace the winding course of the Dismal River and locate remote landmarks like Signal Hill deep within the Nebraska National Forest.
  58. 1986 Map of Natick, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Natick, 1987 Print
    1986 Natick
    1987 Print · USGS
    Thomas County ranching and rail life are recorded here in the mid-1980s as the Burlington Northern tracks follow the river. Genealogists and historians can locate Natick, the Nutter Ranch, and the boundaries of the Nebraska National Forest.
  61. 1986 Map of Norway, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Norway, 1987 Print
    1986 Norway
    1987 Print · USGS
    Thomas County ranching and rail life are documented here in the mid-1980s as the river valley cuts through the sandhills. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern line past Norway and locate the historic boundaries of the Pearson Ranch.
  64. 1987 Map of Seneca, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Seneca, 1988 Print
    1987 Seneca
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Middle Loup River valley in the mid-1980s reveals a ranching landscape at the intersection of three counties. Trace the heritage of local families at Van Dusen Ranch and Seneca, or locate old burial sites at two marked Cem locations.
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