1980s Maps of Austin, Texas

Explore 17 historic maps of Austin 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 Austin'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.
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Start exploring Austin's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Austin, TX maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Round Rock
    1982 Map of Round Rock
    1982 Round Rock
    1982 Print · USGS
    Round Rock and southern Georgetown are shown in the early 1980s, revealing a landscape of limestone quarries and emerging suburbs. Trace local history through the Old Swedish Cem, Palm Valley Ch, and the iconic Inner Space Cavern.

  2. 1985 Map of Austin
    1985 Map of Austin
    1985 Austin
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Texas in the mid-eighties reveals a region in transition, balancing rapid urban growth in Austin with deep-rooted rural landscapes. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near St Johns Ch, the Science Hall schoolhouse, and long-standing communities like Webberville and Manchaca.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1985 Map of Taylor, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Taylor, 1986 Print
    1985 Taylor
    1986 Print · USGS
    Williamson and Bell counties in the mid-eighties reveal a landscape where the cattle and cotton economy met burgeoning rail infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Missouri Pacific railroad through unique hamlets like Ding Dong, Frame Switch, and Beyersville.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1986 Map of Signal Hill
    1986 Map of Signal Hill
    1986 Signal Hill
    1986 Print · USGS
    Texas Hill Country terrain meets the growing outskirts of Austin in the mid-1980s. Researchers can locate historic family sites like Oliver Cem, the landmark Friday Mountain, and rural features such as Friendship Ch and the Boys Camp.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1986 Map of Bee Cave
    1986 Map of Bee Cave
    1986 Bee Cave
    1986 Print · USGS
    Texas Hill Country life in the mid-1980s is captured here as the Austin suburbs reach west toward the Colorado River. Genealogists can trace local landmarks like Bee Cave Cem, the Trading Post, and family sites such as Roberts Fam and Shield Ranch.

  6. 1986 Map of Mansfield Dam
    1986 Map of Mansfield Dam
    1986 Mansfield Dam
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country undergoes a period of significant growth in the mid-eighties as residential developments reach the shores of Lake Travis. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds like Simpson Cem, locate the Mansfield Dam facilities, and explore the early layouts of Lakeway and Lago Vista.

  7. 1987 Map of Leander
    1987 Map of Leander
    1987 Leander
    1987 Print · USGS
    Growing along the railroad in the late eighties, this area shows the transition from rural Williamson County to suburban expansion. Genealogists can trace family roots at Bagdad Cem and Upchurch Cem, while historians can locate old stops like White Stone and Walkerton.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1987 Map of Jollyville
    1987 Map of Jollyville
    1987 Jollyville
    1987 Print · USGS
    The northern edges of Travis and Williamson counties were in the midst of a suburban boom during the late eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the evolution of Pond Springs and Cedar Park, or locate the Pond Springs Cem and Oak Grove Ch.

  9. 1987 Map of Pflugerville West
    1987 Map of Pflugerville West
    1987 Pflugerville West
    1987 Print · USGS
    The northern fringes of Austin and the approach to Round Rock are captured in the late eighties as suburban development began to fill the gap between rail hubs. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites like Bratton Cem and locate the University of Texas Balcones Research Center in its earlier configuration.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1987 Map of Round Rock
    1987 Map of Round Rock
    1987 Round Rock
    1987 Print · USGS
    The northern suburbs of Austin were transforming in the late eighties as residential growth met industrial limestone production. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Old Swedish Cemetery, the historic Chisholm Trail, and the path of the Georgetown Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1987 Map of Webberville, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Webberville, 1988 Print
    1987 Webberville
    1988 Print · USGS
    East of Austin in the late eighties, the Colorado River corridor preserves a network of rural settlements and family burial grounds. Genealogists can locate several historic sites including Comanche Cemeteries, Haynie Cem, and Fowler Cem.

  12. 1987 Map of Pflugerville East, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Pflugerville East, 1988 Print
    1987 Pflugerville East
    1988 Print · USGS
    The rural stretches between Pflugerville and New Sweden are shown here just as the Austin suburbs began to expand in the late eighties. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Pfluger Cem, trace the Missouri Pacific line, and find small communities like Cele.

  13. 1988 Map of Oak Hill
    1988 Map of Oak Hill
    1988 Oak Hill
    1988 Print · USGS
    Southwest Austin and its neighboring hill country communities are captured during a period of rapid suburbanization in the late eighties. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family burial grounds, including Brown Cem and Live Oak Cem, alongside major landmarks like St Edwards University and the A F Siding railroad spur.

  14. 1988 Map of Austin East
    1988 Map of Austin East
    1988 Austin East
    1988 Print · USGS
    Austin and its eastern environs are captured during a period of significant growth in the late eighties. Researchers can trace the layout of Huston-Tillotson College, find family markers in Oakwood Cemetery, or locate the rural crossroads of Sprinkle.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1988 Map of Montopolis
    1988 Map of Montopolis
    1988 Montopolis
    1988 Print · USGS
    Southeast Travis County in the late eighties shows the expansion of the state capital toward its massive military neighbor. Local historians can trace the development of Montopolis and Del Valle alongside landmarks like Pilot Knob and Mc Kinney Falls.

  16. 1988 Map of Austin West
    1988 Map of Austin West
    1988 Austin West
    1988 Print · USGS
    Western Austin and the Colorado River corridor are captured here in the late eighties as suburban growth reshaped the Hill Country. Locate local heritage sites like Preece Cem, the heights of Mount Bonnell, and the sprawling Zilker Park.

  17. 1988 Map of Manor
    1988 Map of Manor
    1988 Manor
    1988 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Travis County appears in the late eighties as Austin's city limits began to reach toward the farming community of Manor. Researchers can locate several historical burial sites including Rosehill Cem and Glasscock Cem, alongside the waters of Walter E Long Lake.

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