1980s Maps of Carbon County, Utah

Explore 16 historic maps of Carbon 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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Carbon County, UT maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Huntington, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Huntington, 1981 Print
    1980 Huntington
    1981 Print · USGS
    Emery and Carbon County landscapes are captured here during the early eighties, showcasing a region defined by high plateaus and mining towns. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad corridor and locate landmarks like the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry and Hiawatha.

  2. 1980 Map of Price, 1987 Print
    1980 Map of Price, 1987 Print
    1980 Price
    1987 Print · USGS
    Carbon County in the early 1980s is defined by its deep canyons and intensive coal operations. Researchers can trace the rail spurs and mining works of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad that connect Price, Helper, and the Sunnyside Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1981 Map of Nephi
    1981 Map of Nephi
    1981 Nephi
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Juab and Sanpete valleys of central Utah are captured here in the early 1980s, during a period of established mountain settlement and rail-based commerce. Researchers can trace the routes of the Union Pacific and visit traditional communities like Nephi, Mount Pleasant, and Scofield.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1981 Map of Manti
    1981 Map of Manti
    1981 Manti
    1981 Print · USGS
    Central Utah in the early eighties shows a landscape of mountain-fed valleys and high plateau coal mines. Trace the rail lines of the Denver and Rio Grande Western or locate family roots in Gunnison, Orangeville, or Castle Dale.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1981 Map of Seep Ridge, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Seep Ridge, 1982 Print
    1981 Seep Ridge
    1982 Print · USGS
    Eastern Utah at the start of the 1980s reveals a high-desert landscape of energy reserves and tribal lands. Researchers can trace the remnants of Watson (Site), the settlement at Rainbow, and the federal footprint of Naval Oil Shale Reserve No 2.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1985 Map of Lighthouse Canyon
    1985 Map of Lighthouse Canyon
    1985 Lighthouse Canyon
    1985 Print · USGS
    Emery and Carbon counties meet along the high ridges of the East Tavaputs Plateau in the mid-eighties. Researchers can trace the rugged topography of Range Valley Mountain and locate landmarks like the Natural Arch and Twin Springs.

  7. 1985 Map of Nutters Hole
    1985 Map of Nutters Hole
    1985 Nutters Hole
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eastern Utah's canyonlands were captured in the mid-1980s, showing a remote landscape of tribal lands and federal oil reserves. Trace the winding Green River and identify the sprawling boundaries of the Naval Oil Shale Reserve No 2 and The Wrinkles.

  8. 1985 Map of Lila Point
    1985 Map of Lila Point
    1985 Lila Point
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Book Cliffs escarpment and Emery County desert appear here in the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace the rugged drainage systems of Horse Canyon and Lila Canyon or locate landmarks like Lila Point and Buckskin.

  9. 1985 Map of Cedar Ridge Canyon
    1985 Map of Cedar Ridge Canyon
    1985 Cedar Ridge Canyon
    1985 Print · USGS
    Carbon County, Utah, in the mid-1980s reveals a high-plateau landscape where the Green River meets the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation. Trace remote landmarks like the Landing Strip and the turbulent Flat Canyon Rapids.

  10. 1985 Map of Chandler Falls
    1985 Map of Chandler Falls
    1985 Chandler Falls
    1985 Print · USGS
    Desolation Canyon comes alive in the mid-1980s as the Green River cuts through the Utah wilderness. Researchers can trace the river's dangerous passage through Chandler Falls and Moonwater Rapids or locate remote landmarks like Natural Arch.

  11. 1985 Map of Twin Hollow
    1985 Map of Twin Hollow
    1985 Twin Hollow
    1985 Print · USGS
    Carbon County’s high ridges and deep canyons are captured here during the mid-1980s, showing a landscape shaped by ranching and natural springs. Researchers can locate remote water sources like Buckhorn Spring and high-altitude landmarks such as Horse Haven and Dry Farm.

  12. 1985 Map of Cedar
    1985 Map of Cedar
    1985 Cedar
    1985 Print · USGS
    Emery and Carbon counties meet in this high-desert survey from the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace the remote settlement of Cedar and its surrounding water sources like Good Water Spring and Icelander Creek.

  13. 1985 Map of Summerhouse Ridge
    1985 Map of Summerhouse Ridge
    1985 Summerhouse Ridge
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high plateau country of Carbon County comes alive in this mid-eighties survey of its ridgelines and water sources. Researchers can trace the remote Landing Strip and isolated water points like Downard Spring and Willow Patch Spring.

  14. 1985 Map of Steer Ridge Canyon
    1985 Map of Steer Ridge Canyon
    1985 Steer Ridge Canyon
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Green River corridor in eastern Utah was still a remote wilderness in the mid-1980s, defined by its powerful rapids and high desert ridges. Modern explorers and researchers can trace the river's path through Log Cabin Rapids and Rock Creek Rapids or locate landmarks like Johnson Spring.

  15. 1985 Map of Duches Hole
    1985 Map of Duches Hole
    1985 Duches Hole
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Green River serpentine loops through Uintah County in the 1980s, marking the transition from high plateaus to deep canyon country. Researchers can trace the intersection of the Naval Oil Shale Reserve No 2 and river landmarks like Duches Hole and Slough Grass Bottom.

  16. 1985 Map of Firewater Canyon North
    1985 Map of Firewater Canyon North
    1985 Firewater Canyon North
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Green River serpentine through Desolation Canyon defines this 1980s Uintah County landscape. Boaters and historians can trace navigational hazards like Rock House Rapids and Firewater Rapids alongside the Naval Oil Shale Reserve No 2.

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