1980s Maps of Douglas County, Washington

Explore 18 historic maps of Douglas 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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Douglas County, WA maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Bridgeport Point, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Bridgeport Point, 1981 Print
    1980 Bridgeport Point
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River corridor north of Bridgeport comes alive in the early eighties as it flows through the heart of the region. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the Bedard School, the shoreline at Brandts Landing, and Pearl Hill.

  2. 1980 Map of Bridgeport, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Bridgeport, 1981 Print
    1980 Bridgeport
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River corridor near Bridgeport reflects a decade of resource management and historical preservation in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the river's bend from Old Port Columbia to Downing, identifying Fort Okanogan State Park and the rugged contours of Castle Rock.

  3. 1980 Map of Trefry Canyon, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Trefry Canyon, 1981 Print
    1980 Trefry Canyon
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River plateau in the early 1980s reveals a landscape of remote springs and deep canyons north of Del Rio. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Sellers Eddy, Trefry Springs, and the Delrio Grange Hall.

  4. 1981 Map of Stubblefield Point
    1981 Map of Stubblefield Point
    1981 Stubblefield Point
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River plateau in Douglas County comes to life in the early 1980s, showing a landscape defined by high-elevation lakes and the canyon of Rufus Woods Lake. Locate the former settlement of Pearl (Site) or trace family landmarks near Nilles Corner and Klinkhammer Lakes.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1982 Map of Moses Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Moses Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Moses Lake
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Columbia Basin during the early eighties shows a landscape transformed by large-scale irrigation and military aviation. Researchers can trace the development of Larson Air Force Base or locate vanished rail stops along the Burlington Northern near Ephrata and Quincy.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1983 Map of Coulee Dam
    1983 Map of Coulee Dam
    1983 Coulee Dam
    1983 Print · USGS
    The high plateau and deep coulees of central Washington are captured here in the early eighties, centered on the massive Franklin D Roosevelt Lake and the towns of Coulee Dam and Grand Coulee. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern rail corridor through old stops at Govan and Mondovi or locate the historic Fort Spokane.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1983 Map of Omak
    1983 Map of Omak
    1983 Omak
    1983 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the Okanogan and Columbia river valleys served as a vital agricultural and timber hub. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Pearl Hill and Jackass Butte, alongside vanished mining history at the Red Shirt Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1984 Map of Nespelem
    1984 Map of Nespelem
    1984 Nespelem
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Colville Indian Reservation and the Columbia River valley are shown here in the mid-1980s, just as modern recreation was shaping the landscape. Genealogists and researchers can locate old communities like Inchelium and Keller or trace mining history at the Germania Mine.

  9. 1985 Map of Sagebrush Flat
    1985 Map of Sagebrush Flat
    1985 Sagebrush Flat
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high plateau of the Columbia Basin in the mid-1980s is captured here at the boundary of Douglas and Grant counties. Researchers can trace the rugged geography of Coyote Canyon, the prominence of Mc Cartney, and early water sources like Spring.

  10. 1986 Map of Little Soap Lake
    1986 Map of Little Soap Lake
    1986 Little Soap Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    The alkaline lake basins of central Washington are captured here in the 1980s as the town of Soap Lake continued to grow. Researchers can locate distinct geological and cultural sites including Horsethief Cave, Pate Spring, and the Lake Lenore shoreline.

  11. 1989 Map of Armstrong Creek
    1989 Map of Armstrong Creek
    1989 Armstrong Creek
    1989 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Colville Indian Reservation and the Okanogan highlands are captured here in the late 1980s. Local researchers can trace historic mining activity through several named claims, including the Sailor Boy Mine, Apache Mine, and numerous Mina Shafts.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1989 Map of Belvedere
    1989 Map of Belvedere
    1989 Belvedere
    1989 Print · USGS
    The northern banks of the Columbia River are shown here in the late 1980s as the river swells into the Rufus Woods Lake reservoir. Genealogists and local historians can trace the riverside communities of Seatons Grove, Koontzville, and Elmer City, as well as the upland waters of Buffalo Lake and McGinnis Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1989 Map of Brewster
    1989 Map of Brewster
    1989 Brewster
    1989 Print · USGS
    The town of Brewster and the wide reach of the Columbia River are captured here in the late eighties. Researchers can trace the local cemetery and water infrastructure or locate landmarks like Tenas Mtn and the Indian Dan State Wildlife Recreation Area.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1989 Map of Grand Coulee Dam
    1989 Map of Grand Coulee Dam
    1989 Grand Coulee Dam
    1989 Print · USGS
    In the late 1980s, the Columbia River landscape was defined by the massive scale of the Grand Coulee Dam and its surrounding government settlements. Researchers can trace the layout of Elmer City and Grand Coulee alongside infrastructure like the Pumping Station and Colville Indian Reservation.

  15. 1989 Map of Sanderson Creek
    1989 Map of Sanderson Creek
    1989 Sanderson Creek
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Douglas County high country and the Colville Indian Reservation meet along the Columbia River in the late eighties. Researchers can trace land boundaries near Buckley Bar or locate remote water features like Black Lake and Schoolhouse Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1989 Map of Alameda Flat
    1989 Map of Alameda Flat
    1989 Alameda Flat
    1989 Print · USGS
    Douglas County high-country meets the Columbia River in the late eighties, showing the transition from the Colville Indian Reservation to plateau ranchlands. Researchers can trace remote rural outposts like Alameda and Osborne Corner alongside landmarks like Balloon Rock.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1989 Map of Pateros
    1989 Map of Pateros
    1989 Pateros
    1989 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Methow and Columbia Rivers comes into focus in the late 1980s, showcasing the town of Pateros and its riverside infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can locate the local Cem, trace the Indian Allotment Boundary, or find old Mineshafts near Buckhorn Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1989 Map of Hopkins Canyon
    1989 Map of Hopkins Canyon
    1989 Hopkins Canyon
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Colville Indian Reservation in the late eighties reveals a landscape of high mountains and deep canyons above the Columbia River. Local researchers can locate a solitary Grave and trace old paths through Hopkins Canyon or across Saddle Horse Flat.
    2 unique versions available

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