1980s Maps of Sussex County, Delaware

Explore 18 historic maps of Sussex 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 Sussex 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.
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Start exploring Sussex County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Sussex County, DE maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Fairmount, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Fairmount, 1982 Print
    1980 Fairmount
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Angola Crest Mobile Home Park, Angola Landing, and other nearby areas

  2. 1980 Map of Selbyville, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Selbyville, 1982 Print
    1980 Selbyville
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Ocean Pines, Selbyville, and other nearby areas

  3. 1980 Map of Cape Henlopen, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Cape Henlopen, 1982 Print
    1980 Cape Henlopen
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Lewes, Cape May County, and other nearby areas

  4. 1980 Map of Frankford, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Frankford, 1982 Print
    1980 Frankford
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Frankford, Dagsboro, and other nearby areas

  5. 1980 Map of Assawoman Bay, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Assawoman Bay, 1982 Print
    1980 Assawoman Bay
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Ocean City, Fenwick Island, and other nearby areas

  6. 1980 Map of Bethany Beach, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Bethany Beach, 1982 Print
    1980 Bethany Beach
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Ocean View, Bethany Beach, and other nearby areas

  7. 1980 Map of Lewes, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Lewes, 1982 Print
    1980 Lewes
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Lewes, Overbrook Shores, and other nearby areas

  8. 1980 Map of Rehoboth Beach, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Rehoboth Beach, 1982 Print
    1980 Rehoboth Beach
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, and other nearby areas

  9. 1981 Map of Cape May, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Cape May, 1982 Print
    1981 Cape May
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Lower Township, Middle Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 1983 Map of Salisbury, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Salisbury, 1984 Print
    1983 Salisbury
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Salisbury, Ocean Pines, and other nearby areas

  11. 1984 Map of Lewes
    1984 Map of Lewes
    1984 Lewes
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Lewes, Overbrook Shores, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1984 Map of Fairmount
    1984 Map of Fairmount
    1984 Fairmount
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Angola Crest Mobile Home Park, Angola Landing, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1984 Map of Frankford
    1984 Map of Frankford
    1984 Frankford
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Frankford, Dagsboro, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1984 Map of Bethany Beach
    1984 Map of Bethany Beach
    1984 Bethany Beach
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Ocean View, Bethany Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1984 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1984 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1984 Cape Henlopen
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Lewes, Cape May County, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1984 Map of Rehoboth Beach
    1984 Map of Rehoboth Beach
    1984 Rehoboth Beach
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1984 Map of Dover, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Dover, 1985 Print
    1984 Dover
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Vineland, Dover, and other nearby areas

  18. 1984 Map of Seaford, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Seaford, 1986 Print
    1984 Seaford
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Milford, Seaford, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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