1980s Maps of Rawlins, Wyoming

Explore 3 historic maps of Rawlins 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 Rawlins'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 Rawlins's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Rawlins, WY maps

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  1. 1983 Map of Rawlins Peak
    1983 Map of Rawlins Peak
    1983 Rawlins Peak
    1983 Print · USGS
    The high Wyoming basin at the foot of the mountains comes into focus during the early eighties, centered on the railroad hub of Rawlins. Researchers can trace the path of the Union Pacific, locate the Radio Tower (KRAL), and explore the rugged drainage of Sixteenmile Draw.

  2. 1984 Map of Rawlins
    1984 Map of Rawlins
    1984 Rawlins
    1984 Print · USGS
    Rawlins and the high-desert basins of Carbon County are shown in the mid-1980s as a vital transportation and energy corridor. Researchers can trace the historic Overland Trail and locate coal operations like Cherokee Mine No. 1 and the State Penitentiary.

  3. 1988 Map of Rawlins
    1988 Map of Rawlins
    1988 Rawlins
    1988 Print · USGS
    Southern Wyoming and the Colorado borderlands are detailed here in the late eighties, featuring the intersection of the historic Overland Trail and the Union Pacific. Researchers can trace old rail towns like Medicine Bow and Wamsutter or landmark peaks like Medicine Bow Peak.

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