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1980s Maps of San Juan County, Utah

Explore 172 historic maps of San Juan 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 San Juan 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 San Juan County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

San Juan County, UT maps

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  1. 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
  4. 1980 Map of Hite Crossing, 1987 Print
    1980 Map of Hite Crossing, 1987 Print
    1980 Hite Crossing
    1987 Print · USGS
    Southern Utah's canyon country comes alive in the early eighties as the waters of Lake Powell reshape the landscape. Trace old mining operations like the Happy Jack Mine or the remote peaks of the Henry Mountains.
  7. 1981 Map of Navajo Mountain, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Navajo Mountain, 1982 Print
    1981 Navajo Mountain
    1982 Print · USGS
    The high desert border of Utah and Arizona is captured here in the early eighties, showing the sprawling waters of Lake Powell and the San Juan River. Researchers can locate the Sunwind Mine, the Navajo Mountain School, and the iconic Rainbow Bridge.
  10. 1982 Map of Toh Atin Mesa East, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Toh Atin Mesa East, 1983 Print
    1982 Toh Atin Mesa East
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Navajo Indian Reservation in the late seventies is shown here at the border of Arizona and Utah. Researchers can trace land use through landmarks like the Red Mesa Trading Post, the Rattlesnake Mine, and Tsilah Wash.
  13. 1982 Map of Toh Atin Mesa West, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Toh Atin Mesa West, 1983 Print
    1982 Toh Atin Mesa West
    1983 Print · USGS
    The high Arizona-Utah borderlands within the Navajo Indian Reservation are shown here as they appeared in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace industrial footprints through the Red Mesa Sch, various Drill Hole sites, and a Landing Strip.
  16. 1982 Map of Cow Butte, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Cow Butte, 1983 Print
    1982 Cow Butte
    1983 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Arizona-Utah border in the early eighties, this survey captures a remote stretch of the Navajo Nation and the northern foothills of the Carrizo Mountains. Trace the paths of Toh Dahstini Wash and Tsitah Wash or locate Toh Dahstini Spring and the Cow Butte landmark.
  19. 1982 Map of Blanding, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Blanding, 1983 Print
    1982 Blanding
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Utah and the Colorado borderlands are shown here in the early eighties, capturing the high-desert settlements of San Juan County. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Nancy Patterson Lake, the ranching community of Ucolo, and the remote Lockerby.
  22. 1982 Map of Teec Nos Pos, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Teec Nos Pos, 1983 Print
    1982 Teec Nos Pos
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Navajo Nation community of Teec Nos Pos is captured in the early 1980s at the intersection of four states. Researchers can trace tribal infrastructure and land use, from the Teec Nos Pos Boarding Sch and Rodeo Ground to the Teec Nos Pos Landing Strip.
  25. 1982 Map of La Sal, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of La Sal, 1983 Print
    1982 La Sal
    1983 Print · USGS
    The high desert of southeastern Utah meets the Colorado border in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by deep canyons and mining. Trace the industrial operations at Lisbon Mine or explore the early mapping of The Needles and Island in the Sky.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1983 Map of Bluff
    1983 Map of Bluff
    1983 Bluff
    1983 Print · USGS
    The San Juan River country in the early 1980s reveals a landscape of high mesas and indigenous settlements. Trace the rugged terrain of Comb Ridge, locate the Hatch Trading Post, and explore the roads connecting Bluff to Mexican Hat.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 1984 Map of Kayenta
    1984 Map of Kayenta
    1984 Kayenta
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Navajo Nation in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of massive sandstone mesas and ancient monuments. Researchers can trace the development of Kayenta and find landmarks like Yellow Water Mine, Goulding Well, and the Navajo National Monument.
  37. 1985 Map of Woodenshoe Buttes
    1985 Map of Woodenshoe Buttes
    1985 Woodenshoe Buttes
    1985 Print · USGS
    San Juan County’s high plateaus are frozen in time during the mid-eighties as this survey details the canyonlands around Woodenshoe Buttes. Researchers can trace the drainage of Woodenshoe Canyon or locate landforms like The Heel and The Toe.
  40. 1985 Map of Chippean Rocks
    1985 Map of Chippean Rocks
    1985 Chippean Rocks
    1985 Print · USGS
    The San Juan high country in the mid-1980s is documented here as a landscape of isolated plateaus and deep canyons. Researchers can trace historic land use patterns through landmarks like Mormon Pasture, Sand Spring, and the Seven Sisters Buttes.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1985 Map of Black Mesa Butte
    1985 Map of Black Mesa Butte
    1985 Black Mesa Butte
    1985 Print · USGS
    San Juan County's high plateaus and deep drainage systems are documented here in the mid-eighties. Researchers can locate remote landmarks like Black Mesa Butte and Ruin Spring, or trace the winding course of Cottonwood Wash.
  46. 1985 Map of Cream Pots
    1985 Map of Cream Pots
    1985 Cream Pots
    1985 Print · USGS
    San Juan County in the mid-1980s reveals a backcountry defined by the deep gorges of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Researchers can trace old routes like the Pack Trail or locate isolated landmarks such as Milk Ranch Point and the Cream Pots.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1985 Map of South Long Point
    1985 Map of South Long Point
    1985 South Long Point
    1985 Print · USGS
    San Juan County's high canyon country in the mid-1980s is documented here through its intricate drainage networks and named high points. You can trace early routes past Salvation Knoll, locate geological landmarks like Angel Arch, and find water sources at Posey Spring.
  52. 1985 Map of Papoose Canyon
    1985 Map of Papoose Canyon
    1985 Papoose Canyon
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high mesas of the San Juan and Dolores county borderlands are shown here in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape of deep drainages and remote plateaus. Researchers can trace the path of the Pack Trail or locate isolated water sources like Tucker Spring and Brewer Well.
  55. 1985 Map of Horsehead Point
    1985 Map of Horsehead Point
    1985 Horsehead Point
    1985 Print · USGS
    San Juan County in the mid-1980s is captured here as a landscape of dramatic canyons and high plateaus. Researchers can trace early resource exploration via several prospects and follow the natural drainages of Montezuma Creek and Coal Bed Canyon.
  58. 1985 Map of Kane Gulch
    1985 Map of Kane Gulch
    1985 Kane Gulch
    1985 Print · USGS
    San Juan County, Utah, is shown in the mid-1980s as a high desert landscape of deep canyons and massive plateaus. You can trace remote landmarks like Indian Park and Mormon Flat or locate the headwaters of White Canyon.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1985 Map of Fable Valley
    1985 Map of Fable Valley
    1985 Fable Valley
    1985 Print · USGS
    Canyonlands ranching and wilderness lore come alive in this mid-eighties survey of San Juan County. Trace the historic Pack Trail through Fable Valley or locate essential water sources like Wild Cow Spring and Beef Basin Spring.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1985 Map of Burnt Cabin Creek
    1985 Map of Burnt Cabin Creek
    1985 Burnt Cabin Creek
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high borderlands of Dolores County appear in the mid-1980s as a landscape of deep canyons and isolated ranching infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can locate remote landmarks like Cedar Cem, Oak Creek, and Burnt Cabin Creek.
  67. 1985 Map of Peters Nipple
    1985 Map of Peters Nipple
    1985 Peters Nipple
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high desert of San Juan County during the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by tribal boundaries and energy exploration. Researchers can trace the Mail Trail, locate a remote Cem, and see the network of Oil Wells near Peters Nipple.
  70. 1985 Map of Blanding North
    1985 Map of Blanding North
    1985 Blanding North
    1985 Print · USGS
    Blanding and its surrounding canyons were undergoing steady growth in the mid-1980s as modern infrastructure expanded across the high plateau. Researchers can trace the rugged network of Mustang Mesa and Alkali Point alongside landmarks like Pinenut Knoll.
  73. 1985 Map of Kigalia Point
    1985 Map of Kigalia Point
    1985 Kigalia Point
    1985 Print · USGS
    High plateau wilderness in the mid-1980s reveals the dramatic geological breaks and hidden water sources of the San Juan backcountry. Researchers can trace remote routes past Keystone Arch or locate historic grazing sites like Babylon Pasture and Squaw Water Hole.
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