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1980s Maps of Thurston County, Washington

Explore 10 historic maps of Thurston 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 Thurston County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Thurston County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Thurston County, WA maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Centralia
    1980 Map of Centralia
    1980 Centralia
    1980 Print · USGS
    The rail and river corridors of southwestern Washington are captured here in the late twentieth century, showing the region's transition from resource extraction to managed forest land. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Stoker Mine, the rails of the Union Pacific, and the early development of Centralia and Chehalis.
  4. 1981 Map of Kamilche Valley, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Kamilche Valley, 1982 Print
    1981 Kamilche Valley
    1982 Print · USGS
    The timberlands and valleys of Thurston and Mason counties are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Burlington Northern rail line and locate landmarks like the Boy Scout Camp at Summit Lake and the Marmac settlement.
  7. 1981 Map of Shelton, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Shelton, 1982 Print
    1981 Shelton
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound shoreline near Shelton is documented here in the early eighties, showing the region's dense network of inlets and timber-driven infrastructure. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern rail lines or locate landmarks like Shelton Mem Park (Cem) and the Drive-in Theater.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1981 Map of Summit Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Summit Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Summit Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    The inlets and uplands west of Olympia come alive in this early eighties survey of the Mason and Thurston county line. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape from the Griffin Sch to the shores of Summit Lake and Totten Inlet.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1986 Map of Capitol Peak
    1986 Map of Capitol Peak
    1986 Capitol Peak
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills of Washington are shown in the mid-1980s during a period of active timber and resource management. Forest historians can trace old logging access roads and recreation spots like the Wedekind Picnic Area and Sherman Valley Campground.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1986 Map of Littlerock
    1986 Map of Littlerock
    1986 Littlerock
    1986 Print · USGS
    Thurston County in the mid-eighties shows a balance between timber industry and protected natural wonders. Researchers can trace the layout of the Bordeaux townsite, locate the Cemetery near Delphi, and explore the distinct terrain of the Mima Mounds Natural Area.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1986 Map of Oakville
    1986 Map of Oakville
    1986 Oakville
    1986 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of Grays Harbor and Thurston counties are captured here in the mid-1980s. You can trace the boundaries of the Chehalis Indian Reservation and locate rural landmarks like Gate, Independence, and the town of Oakville.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1986 Map of Rochester
    1986 Map of Rochester
    1986 Rochester
    1986 Print · USGS
    Western Washington's glacial prairies and river valleys are captured here in the mid-1980s as rural communities like Rochester and Grand Mound expanded. Researchers can locate the Fort Henness Historical Site, trace the Mima Cem, or explore the limits of the Capitol State Forest.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1987 Map of Elbe
    1987 Map of Elbe
    1987 Elbe
    1987 Print · USGS
    The community of Elbe and the eastern end of Alder Lake are captured here during the late 1980s. Local researchers can trace the confluence of the Nisqually River and East Creek, or locate industrial sites like the many Borrow Pits and Park Junction.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1988 Map of Shelton
    1988 Map of Shelton
    1988 Shelton
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Olympic Peninsula's transition from high mountain wilderness to Puget Sound tideflats is captured here in the late eighties. Researchers can trace the path of the Logging Railroad or locate historical sites like Sanderson Field and the Skokomish Indian Reservation.
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