1980s Maps of Wausau, Wisconsin

Explore 4 historic maps of Wausau 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 Wausau'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.
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Start exploring Wausau's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Wausau, WI maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Marathon, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Marathon, 1982 Print
    1981 Marathon
    1982 Print · USGS
    Marathon County's agricultural heartland and the river valley near Marathon City are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near St Marys Cem, Rib Falls Ch, and the North Western rail line.

  2. 1982 Map of Brokaw, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Brokaw, 1983 Print
    1982 Brokaw
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River valley comes into sharp focus in the early eighties as a hub of paper milling and rail transport. Genealogists can trace family roots through markers like Maple Grove Cem, St John Ch, and the small settlement at Taegesville.

  3. 1982 Map of Nutterville, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Nutterville, 1983 Print
    1982 Nutterville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Marathon County in the early eighties shows a landscape of river-fed valleys and quiet township life. Researchers can find old family landmarks and country congregations such as St Peter Ch, Mechanic Ridge Cem, and the settlement of Schuett.

  4. 1984 Map of Wausau, 1990 Print
    1984 Map of Wausau, 1990 Print
    1984 Wausau
    1990 Print · USGS
    Marathon and Portage counties come into focus during the mid-eighties as industrial river towns and sprawling conservation areas define the Central Wisconsin landscape. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Soo Line or locate rural landmarks like Rib Mountain State Park and St Marys Cem.

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