1982 Map of Austin East

About this map

The Cedar River and its various tributaries shape this landscape, flowing through the heart of Austin and supporting industry and recreation alike. In the early 1980s, the city is a hub of civic and educational activity, evidenced by the Austin State Junior College, St Olaf Hosp, and numerous schools like Pacelli High Sch. The map reveals a community deeply connected to its water, from the industrial Powerplant and Ramsey Mill Pond in the north to the East Side Lake reservoir. Transportation networks are prominent, including the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railroad and the Austin Municipal Airport. Outlying settlements like Lansing, Ramsey, and Brownsdale illustrate the transition from the dense urban center to the surrounding agricultural townships of Lansing and Red Rock.