1980s Maps of Contra Costa County, California

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


Contra Costa County, CA maps

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  1. 1983 Map of Napa
    1983 Map of Napa
    1983 Napa
    1983 Print · USGS
    The North Bay and wine country are captured in the early eighties as suburban growth began to surround traditional agricultural centers. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad, the grounds of Mare Island Naval Shipyard, and the reach of the San Andreas Rift Zone.

  2. 1985 Map of San Francisco, 1989 Print
    1985 Map of San Francisco, 1989 Print
    1985 San Francisco
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Bay Area is captured in the mid-1980s through experimental Landsat satellite imagery, offering a unique technological perspective of the California coast. Trace the urban boundaries of San Francisco and Alameda against the San Francisco Bay and Lorenzo.

  3. 1989 Map of Stockton
    1989 Map of Stockton
    1989 Stockton
    1989 Print · USGS
    During the late 1980s, the California Delta and San Joaquin Valley saw a massive convergence of water infrastructure and military logistics. Researchers can trace the sprawling Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (Univ of Calif) and Sharpe Army Depot alongside the complex waterways of Union Island and Victoria Island.
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