1980s Maps of Portage County, Wisconsin

Explore 2 historic maps of Portage 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 Portage 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.
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Start exploring Portage County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Portage County, WI maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 1985 Map of Wisconsin Rapids
    1985 Map of Wisconsin Rapids
    1985 Wisconsin Rapids
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of engineered waterways and active rail corridors between Wisconsin Rapids and Waupaca. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Roche A Cri State Park, the SOO LINE, and small settlements like Coddington or Rudolph.
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