1980s Maps of Washington, District of Columbia

Explore 4 historic maps of Washington 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 Washington'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 Washington's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Washington, DC maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Washington West, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Washington West, 1983 Print
    1982 Washington West
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington, including Arlington, Alexandria, and other nearby areas

  2. 1983 Map of Washington East, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Washington East, 1984 Print
    1983 Washington East
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington, including Waldorf, Silver Spring, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1986 Map of Washington West
    1986 Map of Washington West
    1986 Washington West
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington, including Arlington, Alexandria, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1989 Map of Washington
    1989 Map of Washington
    1989 Washington
    1989 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington, including Arlington, Alexandria, and other nearby areas

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