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1980s Maps of Emery County, Utah

Explore 71 historic maps of Emery 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 Emery 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 Emery County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Emery County, UT maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Loa
    1980 Map of Loa
    1980 Loa
    1980 Print · USGS
    Central Utah's high plateaus and the Fremont River corridor are captured here during the 1980s, showcasing a landscape of high-elevation reservoirs and remote ranching outposts. Genealogists can trace family names and early settlements from Loa and Teasdale to the orchards of Fruita.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 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.
  7. 1980 Map of Salina, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Salina, 1981 Print
    1980 Salina
    1981 Print · USGS
    Central Utah in the late twentieth century reveals a landscape of high plateaus and transit corridors. Trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR past Salina or locate remote sites like Browning Mine and Fish Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1980 Map of Hanksville, 1987 Print
    1980 Map of Hanksville, 1987 Print
    1980 Hanksville
    1987 Print · USGS
    Hanksville and the surrounding high desert are captured in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of dramatic topography and isolated outposts. Researchers can trace the rugged drainage of the Dirty Devil River and locate landmarks like the Factory Butte Mine and Robbers Roost Flats.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 1983 Map of San Rafael Knob
    1983 Map of San Rafael Knob
    1983 San Rafael Knob
    1983 Print · USGS
    The San Rafael Swell in the late 1970s was a landscape of remote resource extraction and striking geology. Trace early access routes through Rods Valley to find secluded Mines, Prospect sites, and landmarks like San Rafael Knob.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1983 Map of Molen
    1983 Map of Molen
    1983 Molen
    1983 Print · USGS
    Emery County agriculture and desert topography are documented here in the early 1980s. Local historians and researchers can trace vital water systems like the Dutch Flat Aqueduct, find the local Cem, and explore the geologically distinct Molen Reef.
  25. 1983 Map of Sids Mountain
    1983 Map of Sids Mountain
    1983 Sids Mountain
    1983 Print · USGS
    Emery County in the early eighties shows a landscape of dramatic river canyons and high desert plateaus. Trace the historic Salt Wash Trail through the Chalk Hills or explore the deep bends of the Little Grand Canyon and the crossings at Fuller Bottom.
  28. 1983 Map of Devils Hole
    1983 Map of Devils Hole
    1983 Devils Hole
    1983 Print · USGS
    Emery County's high desert plateaus and deep river canyons are captured here in the early 1980s. Trace the winding San Rafael River past Indian Bench or locate old water sources like Moonshine Waterhole and the steep narrows of the Black Box.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1983 Map of Sid and Charley
    1983 Map of Sid and Charley
    1983 Sid and Charley
    1983 Print · USGS
    Emery County during the early 1980s is documented here as a vast network of canyons and mesas before modern recreation increased in the region. Researchers can trace historic access routes along Jeep Trails to reach landmarks like Sid and Charley and Secret Mesa.
  34. 1983 Map of Ireland Mesa
    1983 Map of Ireland Mesa
    1983 Ireland Mesa
    1983 Print · USGS
    Emery County's high desert reveals its complex topography in the early eighties, from the high Ireland Mesa to the flats of Mussentuchit Flat. Researchers can trace remote desert landmarks like The Hondu (Natural Arch), the Slaughter Slopes Reservoir, and a secluded Mine.
  37. 1983 Map of Big Bend Draw
    1983 Map of Big Bend Draw
    1983 Big Bend Draw
    1983 Print · USGS
    Emery County's high desert landscape is shown here in the early eighties, centered on the dramatic turn of Muddy Creek at The Big Bend. Local history researchers can trace old desert routes to remote water sources like Clyde and Neils Pond and Devils Canyon Spring.
  40. 1983 Map of Drowned Hole Draw
    1983 Map of Drowned Hole Draw
    1983 Drowned Hole Draw
    1983 Print · USGS
    The San Rafael River country of Emery County is captured here in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape of high benches and desert drainage. Researchers can trace remote landmarks like the Landing Strip, The Sinkhole, and the canyons of the Black Box.
  43. 1983 Map of The Wickiup
    1983 Map of The Wickiup
    1983 The Wickiup
    1983 Print · USGS
    The high-desert terrain of Emery County, Utah, is captured here in the early 1980s, documenting a landscape of remote resource exploration. Researchers can trace historic water sources like Mexican Seep and Sids Holes alongside early mining Prospects near The Wickiup.
  46. 1983 Map of The Blocks
    1983 Map of The Blocks
    1983 The Blocks
    1983 Print · USGS
    Emery County, Utah, is shown in the 1980s as a landscape of dramatic geological features and remote desert washes. Geologists and local historians can trace landmarks like The Blocks, the Devils Racetrack, and the Reid Neilson Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1983 Map of Mexican Mountain
    1983 Map of Mexican Mountain
    1983 Mexican Mountain
    1983 Print · USGS
    Emery County's high desert was a landscape of deep canyons and geological barriers in the early 1980s. Trace the path of the San Rafael River through the Black Box or locate the trace of an Old Railroad Grade and isolated Springs.
  52. 1983 Map of Castle Dale
    1983 Map of Castle Dale
    1983 Castle Dale
    1983 Print · USGS
    Emery County during the early 1980s shows a landscape of desert agriculture and growing industrial utility. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Orangeville and Castle Dale, including the High Sch, local Cem, and the Power Plant.
  55. 1983 Map of Twin Knolls
    1983 Map of Twin Knolls
    1983 Twin Knolls
    1983 Print · USGS
    Emery County, Utah, is shown in the early 1980s as a landscape of high flats and remote water holes. Researchers can trace land use and exploration through features like Earls Road, the Georges Draw Well, and Prospects near Block Mountain.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1983 Map of Short Canyon
    1983 Map of Short Canyon
    1983 Short Canyon
    1983 Print · USGS
    Emery County was undergoing refined land-use study in the early eighties as ranching and geology converged along the Molen Reef. Researchers can trace the water history of this arid landscape through Rochester Reservoir, Hiram Corral Spring, and the John McDonald Hole.
  61. 1983 Map of The Frying Pan
    1983 Map of The Frying Pan
    1983 The Frying Pan
    1983 Print · USGS
    Emery and Wayne Counties are captured in the early eighties at the intersection of high desert ranching and resource management. Researchers can trace remote water improvements and trails through The Frying Pan, Horse Heaven Reservoir, and Last Chance Well.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1983 Map of Copper Globe
    1983 Map of Copper Globe
    1983 Copper Globe
    1983 Print · USGS
    Emery County's high desert landscape is shown here in the early eighties, highlighting a rugged network of mining and exploration. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Copper Globe Mine and the Lucky Strike Mine alongside isolated landmarks like the Landing Strip on Sagebrush Bench.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1983 Map of Arsons Garden
    1983 Map of Arsons Garden
    1983 Arsons Garden
    1983 Print · USGS
    The San Rafael Swell's eastern edge is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of uplifted reefs and deep desert canyons. Researchers can trace the path of the JEEP TRAIL across Cliff Dweller Flat or locate the seasonal Hyde Draw Reservoir.
  70. 1983 Map of Moab
    1983 Map of Moab
    1983 Moab
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River corridor near Moab is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of uranium mining and iconic parklands. Trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR as it passes through Cisco or locate landmarks like Delicate Arch and the Telluride Mines.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1983 Map of Bottleneck Peak
    1983 Map of Bottleneck Peak
    1983 Bottleneck Peak
    1983 Print · USGS
    Emery County, Utah, is seen here in the early eighties as a landscape of deep canyons and prominent mesas. Researchers can trace the winding San Rafael River past geologic landmarks like Bottleneck Peak and numerous Mines on Calf Mesa.
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