1980s Maps of Wayne County, Utah

Explore 46 historic maps of Wayne 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 Wayne 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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Wayne 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

  2. 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

  3. 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. 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

  5. 1985 Map of Cathedral Mountain
    1985 Map of Cathedral Mountain
    1985 Cathedral Mountain
    1985 Print · USGS
    Wayne County was characterized by its geology and remote desert access in the mid-eighties, centered on the Waterpocket Fold. Researchers can trace old trails like the Hartnet and locate vital water sources including South Desert Spring and Ring Water Spring.

  6. 1985 Map of Government Point
    1985 Map of Government Point
    1985 Government Point
    1985 Print · USGS
    High-altitude plateaus and alpine basins define this mid-1980s survey of the Wayne and Garfield county line. Researchers can trace remote water sources and landmarks like Pine Creek Reservoir, Government Point, and Peterson Grove.

  7. 1985 Map of Flat Top
    1985 Map of Flat Top
    1985 Flat Top
    1985 Print · USGS
    Wayne County, Utah, is shown in the mid-1980s where the high forest meets the desert reefs. Researchers and collectors can trace the geological boundary of the Waterpocket Fold and locate remote landmarks like Wiffs Pasture and Point Lookout.

  8. 1985 Map of Blind Lake
    1985 Map of Blind Lake
    1985 Blind Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    High atop the plateaus of Wayne and Garfield counties in the mid-1980s, this area showcases a high-elevation backcountry of the Dixie National Forest. Researchers can trace the alpine water systems and grazing lands of Boulder Mountain, including Blind Lake, Hickman Pasture, and Donkey Meadows.

  9. 1985 Map of Torrey
    1985 Map of Torrey
    1985 Torrey
    1985 Print · USGS
    Torrey and Teasdale sit at the center of this 1980s survey of the high plateau country in Wayne County. Researchers can trace the path of the Torrey Canal across Poverty Flat and explore landmarks like Chimney Rock Can and the Teasdale Bench.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1985 Map of Twin Rocks
    1985 Map of Twin Rocks
    1985 Twin Rocks
    1985 Print · USGS
    Wayne County canyon country is revealed in this 1980s survey as the modern infrastructure of Capitol Reef National Park takes shape. Researchers can trace the rugged corridor of the Fremont River and locate specific landmarks like Fruita, Twin Rocks, and the Waterpocket Fold.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1985 Map of Lyman
    1985 Map of Lyman
    1985 Lyman
    1985 Print · USGS
    Wayne County settlements and high desert water systems are captured in the mid-eighties as ranchers managed the eastern edge of the plateau. Local historians can trace early water infrastructure like the Highline Ditch and family-named landmarks including Tidwell Spring and Burnt Springs.

  12. 1985 Map of Grover
    1985 Map of Grover
    1985 Grover
    1985 Print · USGS
    Grover and the surrounding Utah high country are captured in the mid-1980s, where ranching meadows meet the red rocks of the reef. Local historians can trace high-altitude landmarks like Boulder Mountain, Rock Creek Meadow, and the Wide Hollow Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1985 Map of Bicknell
    1985 Map of Bicknell
    1985 Bicknell
    1985 Print · USGS
    Wayne County ranching and water management are front and center in the mid-1980s as the town of Bicknell sits surrounded by the Fremont River and its wetlands. Genealogists and locals can trace family-named landmarks like Dab Keele Spring, Petes Pond, and Bullard Spring.

  14. 1986 Map of Point of Rocks West
    1986 Map of Point of Rocks West
    1986 Point of Rocks West
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southern Utah in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of remote drainages and high desert plateaus at the border of Emery and Wayne County. Trace the paths of the Dirty Devil River and the primitive 4WD tracks that reach Point of Rocks.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1986 Map of Angel Cove, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Angel Cove, 1987 Print
    1986 Angel Cove
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Dirty Devil River winds through the high desert of Wayne County during the mid-1980s. Local history buffs and researchers can trace the intricate oxbows and dramatic elevation changes along the Dirty Devil River.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1986 Map of Dry Lakes Peak, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Dry Lakes Peak, 1987 Print
    1986 Dry Lakes Peak
    1987 Print · USGS
    The high plateaus of Wayne and Garfield Counties are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of remote basins and mountain passes. Trace the routes of early ranchers through Rock Corral, explore Jet Basin, or locate the waters at Sidehill Springs.

  17. 1986 Map of Whitbeck Knoll, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Whitbeck Knoll, 1987 Print
    1986 Whitbeck Knoll
    1987 Print · USGS
    Wayne County’s high desert comes into focus in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape of remote ranching outposts and hidden springs. Researchers can trace 4WD trails leading to isolated landmarks like Whitbeck Knoll, Bluejohn Canyon, and the Little Saucer Basin.

  18. 1986 Map of Angel Point, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Angel Point, 1987 Print
    1986 Angel Point
    1987 Print · USGS
    Wayne County’s high desert plateaus and labyrinthine canyon systems are preserved here in the mid-1980s. Trace the intricate reaches of South Fork Robbers Roost Canyon and the winding course of the Dirty Devil River near Bull Pasture.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1986 Map of Robbers Roost Flats, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Robbers Roost Flats, 1987 Print
    1986 Robbers Roost Flats
    1987 Print · USGS
    Wayne County’s high-desert canyons and plateaus are captured here in the mid-1980s, documenting a landscape where water and geography dictated survival. You can trace 4WD tracks to isolated water sources like Bluejohn Spring or the remote Landing Strip near Twin Corral Box Canyon.

  20. 1986 Map of Stevens Mesa, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Stevens Mesa, 1987 Print
    1986 Stevens Mesa
    1987 Print · USGS
    The high desert boundary of Wayne and Garfield counties comes into focus in the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace vital water sources and landforms like Indianwater Seep, Maidenwater Spring, and the massive Stevens Mesa.

  21. 1986 Map of Point of Rocks East, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Point of Rocks East, 1987 Print
    1986 Point of Rocks East
    1987 Print · USGS
    Wayne County canyon country in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of isolated 4WD tracks and deep drainages. Researchers can trace the rugged topography around Point of Rocks and the winding paths of North Fork Robbers Roost Canyon.

  22. 1987 Map of Fruita
    1987 Map of Fruita
    1987 Fruita
    1987 Print · USGS
    The settlement of Fruita is shown at the confluence of desert rivers during the late 1980s, surrounded by the towering cliffs of Capitol Reef. Researchers can trace the geologic uplift of the Waterpocket Fold and locate landmarks like Hickman Natural Bridge and Danish Hill.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1987 Map of Town Point
    1987 Map of Town Point
    1987 Town Point
    1987 Print · USGS
    Wayne County in the late eighties remains a landscape defined by its striking geography and the Fremont River. Researchers can trace the drainages of Sweetwater Creek and Oak Creek as they flow between North Caineville Mesa and the heights of Town Point.

  24. 1987 Map of The Notch
    1987 Map of The Notch
    1987 The Notch
    1987 Print · USGS
    Hanksville in the late 1980s centers on the confluence where two rivers form the Dirty Devil. Genealogists and desert historians can trace the local Cem, the early Hanksville Airport, and topographic landmarks like The Notch and Wild Horse Mesa.

  25. 1987 Map of Hanksville
    1987 Map of Hanksville
    1987 Hanksville
    1987 Print · USGS
    Hanksville in the early 1980s is captured here at the junction of the Fremont River and the desert plains. Researchers can trace the town's footprint, including the Trailer Park, and follow cattle-era landmarks like Beef Hollow Reservoir and Penitentiary Point.

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