1980s Maps of Preston, Connecticut

Explore 8 historic maps of Preston 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 Preston'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.
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Start exploring Preston's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Preston, CT maps

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  1. 1983 Map of Norwich
    1983 Map of Norwich
    1983 Norwich
    1983 Print · USGS
    The industrial river valleys of New London County are shown here in the early 1980s as modern infrastructure met historic mill towns. Researchers can trace family sites at Long Society Cem, locate schools like Orchard Hill Sch, or study the rail corridors of Conrail.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1983 Map of Old Mystic, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Old Mystic, 1984 Print
    1983 Old Mystic
    1984 Print · USGS
    In the early eighties, the borderlands of Ledyard and Stonington preserved a balance of tribal lands and small New England villages. Researchers can trace family history through the Mashantucket Burial Ground, locate the old Wheeler High Sch, and follow the winding Shunock River.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1983 Map of New Haven, 1985 Print
    1983 Map of New Haven, 1985 Print
    1983 New Haven
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut shoreline and eastern Long Island are documented here in the early eighties, from the streets of New Haven to the piers of New London. Genealogists and historians can trace the geography of maritime heritage and academia at Yale University and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1984 Map of Block Island
    1984 Map of Block Island
    1984 Block Island
    1984 Print · USGS
    The coastal borderlands of Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York are captured here in the mid-eighties, from the rail hubs of Westerly to the shores of Block Island. Genealogists and historians can trace the shoreline's evolution through landmarks like the Pequot Indian Res, New Shoreham, and Narragansett Pier.

  5. 1984 Map of Uncasville
    1984 Map of Uncasville
    1984 Uncasville
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Thames River valley in the early 1980s was a hub of naval and academic activity, from the USCG Academy to the U S Naval Reservation. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Gales Ferry, locate dozens of burial sites like Hebrew Cem, and find landmarks like the Norwich State Hospital.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1984 Map of Jewett City
    1984 Map of Jewett City
    1984 Jewett City
    1984 Print · USGS
    Jewett City and the surrounding Griswold hills appear in the mid-1980s as a landscape defined by its river-driven industry and deep woods. Researchers can trace family sites at Geer Cem or locate old crossings near Doaneville and the Pachaug Pond shoreline.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1984 Map of Providence, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Providence, 1985 Print
    1984 Providence
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island coast and its industrial heartlands are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the density of the Providence metro area. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Providence & Worcester RR and explore the maritime layout of Narragansett Bay and Newport.

  8. 1986 Map of Hartford
    1986 Map of Hartford
    1986 Hartford
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Connecticut and the surrounding highlands were undergoing significant suburban growth and industrial transition during the mid-eighties. Researchers can trace the layout of regional landmarks including Bradley International Airport, the University of Connecticut, and the historic State Capitol.

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