1980s Maps of Hale County, Texas

Explore 10 historic maps of Hale 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 Hale 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.
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Hale County, TX maps

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  1. 1985 Map of Muleshoe
    1985 Map of Muleshoe
    1985 Muleshoe
    1985 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of the Texas Panhandle in the mid-eighties show a landscape defined by industrial agriculture and rail. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through rural communities like Lazbuddie, Sudan, and the uniquely named town of Earth.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1985 Map of Underwood
    1985 Map of Underwood
    1985 Underwood
    1985 Print · USGS
    Hale County in the mid-1980s reveals a High Plains landscape defined by intense resource extraction and small rural hubs. Trace the distribution of numerous Well sites near Underwood, Alley, and Crawfish Draw.

  3. 1985 Map of Anton NE
    1985 Map of Anton NE
    1985 Anton NE
    1985 Print · USGS
    Texas Panhandle agriculture and infrastructure are on full display in the mid-1980s. Trace the path of Blackwater Draw across the Lamb Co and Hale Co line, alongside utility features like the Trans-line Wooden H-frame.

  4. 1985 Map of Abernathy
    1985 Map of Abernathy
    1985 Abernathy
    1985 Print · USGS
    Abernathy and the surrounding South Plains are captured in the mid-1980s as the region's agricultural and energy infrastructure expanded across the Hale and Lubbock county line. Researchers can trace the layout of Abernathy, the community of New Deal, and landmarks like the Abernathy Municipal Airport.

  5. 1985 Map of Plainview
    1985 Map of Plainview
    1985 Plainview
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Texas Panhandle's agricultural heartland and the dramatic escarpment are captured here in the mid-eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail-side growth of Lockney, the layout of Plainview, and the rugged breaks of Caprock Canyon State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1985 Map of Abernathy SW
    1985 Map of Abernathy SW
    1985 Abernathy SW
    1985 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of the Texas Panhandle are captured here in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape defined by industrial agriculture and rural boundaries. Genealogists and local historians can locate the settlement of Caldwell or trace the path of Blackwater Draw past a local Gravel Pit.

  7. 1985 Map of Roundup
    1985 Map of Roundup
    1985 Roundup
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Texas High Plains at the junction of four counties are captured here in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and land researchers can trace property boundaries near Roundup and follow the natural drainage of Yellow House Draw across the Llano Estacado.

  8. 1985 Map of Cotton Center
    1985 Map of Cotton Center
    1985 Cotton Center
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Texas High Plains around the mid-1980s reveal a landscape defined by industrial-scale agriculture and groundwater management. Genealogists and local historians can trace the townsite of Cotton Center and the natural paths of Crawfish Draw and Blackwater Draw.

  9. 1985 Map of Levelland, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Levelland, 1986 Print
    1985 Levelland
    1986 Print · USGS
    The West Texas High Plains are captured here in the mid-eighties as oil production and agriculture defined the region's economy. Researchers can trace the sprawling Levelland and Slaughter Oil and Gas Field or locate rural landmarks like Lums Chapel and South Plains College.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1986 Map of Lubbock
    1986 Map of Lubbock
    1986 Lubbock
    1986 Print · USGS
    Lubbock and the surrounding High Plains are documented in the mid-eighties as a structured grid of agricultural tracts and growing urban centers. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named areas like Heckville, old rail stops on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, and the winding path of Yellow House Canyon.
    2 unique versions available

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