1980s Maps of Portland, Wisconsin

Explore 5 historic maps of Portland 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 Portland'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 Portland's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Portland, WI maps

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  1. 1983 Map of Westby
    1983 Map of Westby
    1983 Westby
    1983 Print · USGS
    The ridge-and-valley country of Vernon and Monroe counties is captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists can trace family lines at Coon Prairie Ch and Pleasant View Cem, or locate landmarks like the Ski Jumps and Living Waters Camp.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1983 Map of Esofea
    1983 Map of Esofea
    1983 Esofea
    1983 Print · USGS
    Vernon County's coulee country in the early eighties shows a landscape of deep valleys and high ridges settled by farming families. Genealogists can trace local roots through landmarks like Skogdalen Ch, the Pumpkin Hollow area, and the small settlement of Esofea.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1983 Map of Middle Ridge, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Middle Ridge, 1984 Print
    1983 Middle Ridge
    1984 Print · USGS
    The ridge-top settlements and deep coulees of eastern La Crosse County are captured here in the early 1980s. Researchers can locate local landmarks like St Peter Ch, Hylandale Academy, and the North Ridge Cem.

  4. 1983 Map of Melvina, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Melvina, 1984 Print
    1983 Melvina
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of Monroe County is shown in the early 1980s, shaped by the Little La Crosse River and the winding rail lines of the era. Genealogists and historians can locate the Union Cem, the settlement of Portland, and the old Chicago and North Western railroad grade.

  5. 1985 Map of Sparta
    1985 Map of Sparta
    1985 Sparta
    1985 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin in the 1980s shows the unique ridge-and-valley terrain of the Driftless Area during a period of transition for its rails and rural hubs. Trace the historic rail tunnels of the Elroy-Sparta State Trail and find local landmarks like St Marys Ch and Castle Rock Lake.
    2 unique versions available

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