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1980s Maps of Adams County, Washington

Explore 19 historic maps of Adams 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 Adams 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 Adams County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Adams County, WA maps

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  1. 1981 Map of La Crosse West
    1981 Map of La Crosse West
    1981 La Crosse West
    1981 Print · USGS
    Whitman County agriculture and rail infrastructure are captured in the early 1980s as the town of La Crosse remains a hub for the local grain trade. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Union Pacific route, locate the Cem, and find rural landmarks like the Robert Camp Memorial Track.
  4. 1981 Map of Sprague
    1981 Map of Sprague
    1981 Sprague
    1981 Print · USGS
    The rail-centered town of Sprague is shown here in the early eighties at a significant junction of two major lines. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Lake View Cem, Maccabee Cem, and the waters of Fourth of July Lake.
  7. 1981 Map of Palouse Falls
    1981 Map of Palouse Falls
    1981 Palouse Falls
    1981 Print · USGS
    The scablands of Eastern Washington are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape defined by the Palouse River and heavy rail. Researchers can trace the lines of the Union Pacific through Hooper Junction or locate remote landmarks like Gildersleeve Spring.
  10. 1981 Map of Sperry
    1981 Map of Sperry
    1981 Sperry
    1981 Print · USGS
    Franklin County grain-farming and rail history are highlighted here in the early eighties as the industrial corridor follows the dramatic geology of the Washtucna Coulee. Researchers can find Sperry with its Grain Elevators, the settlement of Harder, and a local Cem near Lake Kahlotus.
  13. 1981 Map of Benge
    1981 Map of Benge
    1981 Benge
    1981 Print · USGS
    Benge was a vital rail-side community in Adams County during the early 1980s, anchored by the Burlington Northern line. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Spider Lake, the old Gravel Pit, and Twelvemile Spring.
  16. 1981 Map of Washtucna South
    1981 Map of Washtucna South
    1981 Washtucna South
    1981 Print · USGS
    Franklin and Adams County ranch lands are captured here in the early 1980s, centered on a critical rail corridor through the desert. Local researchers can trace family-named landmarks like H U Ranch and Davin Ranch alongside the busy Union Pacific rail lines.
  19. 1981 Map of Honn Lakes
    1981 Map of Honn Lakes
    1981 Honn Lakes
    1981 Print · USGS
    Whitman County's rugged coulee country is captured in the early 1980s as a landscape of basalt drainage and isolated ranching infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Lehrbas Spring and Honn Lakes alongside the Benge Winona Landing Strip.
  22. 1981 Map of Coyote Butte
    1981 Map of Coyote Butte
    1981 Coyote Butte
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Washington-Adams county line was a landscape of remote rail sidings and cattle ranching in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace former settlement sites at Thavis and Mack, as well as the path of the Old Military Road.
  25. 1981 Map of Rattlesnake Canyon
    1981 Map of Rattlesnake Canyon
    1981 Rattlesnake Canyon
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Palouse River valley in the early 1980s reveals a critical junction of rail and water infrastructure along the Adams and Whitman county line. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific line as it serves rural stations like Hooper and Willow, or locate isolated landmarks like Negro Lake and Rattlesnake Canyon.
  28. 1981 Map of Hooper
    1981 Map of Hooper
    1981 Hooper
    1981 Print · USGS
    Adams and Whitman counties are captured here in the early eighties, defined by the winding course of the Palouse River. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Mullan Road and locate rural landmarks like the Bar U Ranch and the rail siding at Ankeny.
  31. 1982 Map of Pullman
    1982 Map of Pullman
    1982 Pullman
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Palouse region and Snake River valley are shown in the early eighties as the river navigation system matured. Trace the rail lines of the Union Pacific, locate rural centers like Johnson and Colton, and see the impact of the Lower Granite Dam.
  34. 1982 Map of Ritzville, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Ritzville, 1983 Print
    1982 Ritzville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Eastern Washington's scabland landscape is captured here in the early eighties as a network of rail-towns and coulees. Researchers can trace the BURLINGTON NORTHERN route through Odessa, Lamona, and Ritzville or locate landmarks like Sprague Lake and Karakul Hills.
  37. 1983 Map of Connell
    1983 Map of Connell
    1983 Connell
    1983 Print · USGS
    Eastern Washington's coulee country is captured here in the early eighties as a landscape of remote rail junctions and massive river engineering. Trace family roots in Connell or Kahlotus, and follow old transport lines like the Old Lind Road Grade and Burlington Northern tracks.
  40. 1984 Map of Rosalia
    1984 Map of Rosalia
    1984 Rosalia
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Palouse region of Eastern Washington and the Idaho borderlands are shown here in the mid-1980s, a landscape of rolling wheat fields and vital rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Cheney, the rail junctions at Rosalia, and the distinct topography of Steptoe Butte.
  43. 1986 Map of Scooteney Reservoir
    1986 Map of Scooteney Reservoir
    1986 Scooteney Reservoir
    1986 Print · USGS
    The mid-1980s landscape of Franklin and Adams Counties is defined by the massive irrigation and energy works of the Columbia Basin Project. Researchers can trace the water and power network from the Potholes Canal to the Russell D Smith Powerplant.
  46. 1986 Map of Taunton
    1986 Map of Taunton
    1986 Taunton
    1986 Print · USGS
    In the high desert of the 1980s, this area shows the intersection of railroad history and massive irrigation projects. Researchers can trace the path of the Milwaukee Road past Taunton or explore the hydraulic engineering of the Wahluke Branch Canal and siphon.
  49. 1986 Map of Hanford NE
    1986 Map of Hanford NE
    1986 Hanford NE
    1986 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's landscape in the mid-1980s reveals the intersection of irrigation engineering and the secure perimeter of the Hanford Site Habitat Management Area. Researchers can trace the path of the Old RR Grade or locate infrastructure like the Wahluke Branch Canal and a local substation.
  52. 1986 Map of Eagle Lakes
    1986 Map of Eagle Lakes
    1986 Eagle Lakes
    1986 Print · USGS
    Franklin County and the high desert of the mid-eighties are captured here, showing the intersection of Cold War military sites and massive irrigation projects. Genealogists and historians can trace the Othello Air Force Sta, the Baillie Memorial Boys Ranch, and the complex network of the Wasteway.
  55. 1986 Map of O'Sullivan Dam
    1986 Map of O'Sullivan Dam
    1986 O'Sullivan Dam
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Washington in the mid-eighties was a landscape shaped by massive water management projects and wildlife conservation. You can trace the complex drainage systems and lake networks of the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge and the Potholes Reservoir.
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