1980s Maps of Washington County, Florida

Explore 21 historic maps of Washington 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 Washington County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Washington County, FL maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Panama City
    1981 Map of Panama City
    1981 Panama City
    1981 Print · USGS
    Panama City and the Florida Panhandle coast are captured here in the early eighties, showing the region's balance of military installations and maritime industry. Researchers can trace the Atlanta and St Andrews Bay RR or locate coastal sites like Tyndall Air Force Base and Dead Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1982 Map of Hinsons Crossroads
    1982 Map of Hinsons Crossroads
    1982 Hinsons Crossroads
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle's riverine landscape is meticulously documented here during the early eighties, centered on the Choctawhatchee River. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Cooey Field and rural churches including New Bethany Ch and St Matthews Cem Ch.

  3. 1982 Map of Compass Lake
    1982 Map of Compass Lake
    1982 Compass Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle's lake country is captured here in the early eighties as the borders of four counties converge. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Sandy Mountain Ch, the small community of Betts, and the rail line of the Atlanta and Saint Andrews Bay Railway.

  4. 1982 Map of Chipley
    1982 Map of Chipley
    1982 Chipley
    1982 Print · USGS
    Chipley and its surrounding bayous are captured here in the early eighties as the town grew at the intersection of rail and road. Researchers can trace family roots at Limestone Cem, find the Richter Crossroads settlement, or locate the Tri County Airport.

  5. 1982 Map of Bonifay
    1982 Map of Bonifay
    1982 Bonifay
    1982 Print · USGS
    Bonifay and the surrounding Holmes County landscape are captured here in the early eighties, showing a region defined by its railroads and wetlands. Genealogists can locate several rural landmarks like Gully Springs Ch, Mt Olive Ch, and the Drive-In Theater.

  6. 1982 Map of Millers Ferry, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Millers Ferry, 1983 Print
    1982 Millers Ferry
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle's riverine landscape is captured here in the late seventies, showing the rural communities along Holmes Creek. Genealogists can locate family sites like Weeks Cem and historic country churches including St Johns Ch and Liberty Ch.

  7. 1982 Map of Fountain, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Fountain, 1983 Print
    1982 Fountain
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle in the early eighties shows a landscape of timberlands and creek systems defined by the Atlanta and Saint Andrews Bay rail line. Trace local landmarks from Fountain down to Youngstown, including the Lookout Tower and Mitchell Hill.

  8. 1982 Map of Caryville, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Caryville, 1983 Print
    1982 Caryville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Caryville and the surrounding Panhandle wetlands are captured here in the early eighties at the junction of the river and rail. Researchers can trace family roots at Westville Cem or locate rural centers like Gritney and Shady Grove Ch.

  9. 1982 Map of Wausau, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Wausau, 1983 Print
    1982 Wausau
    1983 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the rural border between Holmes and Washington counties was defined by the transition from karst uplands to winding creek bottoms. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Everett Cem, Hard Labor Ch, and the community of Orange Hill.

  10. 1982 Map of Bruce, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Bruce, 1983 Print
    1982 Bruce
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Choctawhatchee River floodplain in the early eighties reveals a complex landscape of wetlands and timberland at the meeting of Walton, Washington, and Bay counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Gunlock Cem, Miller Landing, and the settlement of Bruce.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1982 Map of Poplar Head, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Poplar Head, 1983 Print
    1982 Poplar Head
    1983 Print · USGS
    Northwest Florida's pine and swamp country comes alive in this early 1980s survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the community around Vernon, locate family landmarks like Brock Crossroad, or find the secluded Cooks Mill Pond.

  12. 1982 Map of Bennett, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Bennett, 1983 Print
    1982 Bennett
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle's spring-fed interior is captured here in the early eighties, documenting the rural landscape where Bay and Washington counties meet. Genealogists and historians can locate family sites like Watts-Gainer Cem and the settlement of Bennett.

  13. 1982 Map of Redbay, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Redbay, 1983 Print
    1982 Redbay
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Choctawhatchee River bottomlands and the settlement of Redbay are captured here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace local history through the Antioch Cem, identify old river landings like Story Landing, and locate family landmarks such as McKinnon Hill.

  14. 1982 Map of Vernon, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Vernon, 1983 Print
    1982 Vernon
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle's wetland interior is documented here in the early eighties, centered on the lakes and swamps of Washington County. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Moss Hill Ch, Greenhead Cem, and Sand Landing on Lucas Lake.

  15. 1982 Map of Cottondale West, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Cottondale West, 1983 Print
    1982 Cottondale West
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle's rail and timber landscape is well-preserved here in the early eighties, showing the junction of the Louisville and Nashville and Atlanta and St Andrews Bay lines. Researchers can trace rural church history at Pilgrim Rest Ch or locate family landmarks like Gilberts Mill Creek and Still Hammock.

  16. 1982 Map of Ponce De Leon, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Ponce De Leon, 1983 Print
    1982 Ponce De Leon
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle comes into focus in the early eighties as a network of rural settlements and timberlands. Genealogists and researchers can trace local roots through numerous country landmarks including Knox Hill, Andrew Chapel, and Hardy Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1982 Map of Alford, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Alford, 1983 Print
    1982 Alford
    1983 Print · USGS
    Jackson County in the early eighties shows a landscape of timber-rich wetlands and rail-line settlements. Genealogists can trace family names and local sites like Kent Mill, Gilberts Mill, and Sapp Cem along the Atlanta and Saint Andrews Bay rail corridor.

  18. 1982 Map of Red Head, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Red Head, 1983 Print
    1982 Red Head
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle's tri-county borderlands are revealed in the early 1980s, showcasing the intersection of river, forest, and small-town life. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Oak Grove Ch, the Red Head settlement, and various backcountry water bodies such as Court Martial Lake.

  19. 1982 Map of Gap Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Gap Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Gap Lake
    1983 Print · USGS
    Florida's Panhandle is captured here in the early eighties as the rural landscape around Wausau began to meet modern residential growth. Genealogists and historians can trace old family burial grounds like Lay Cem and Swindle Cem alongside the waters of GAP LAKE.

  20. 1982 Map of Crystal Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Crystal Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Crystal Lake
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle's lake-dotted interior is revealed in the early eighties as a complex network of sinkhole basins and timber tracts. Researchers can trace the secluded Landing Strip and named waters like Court Martial Lake, Compass Lake, and White Western Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1988 Map of Tallahassee
    1988 Map of Tallahassee
    1988 Tallahassee
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle and South Georgia are captured here in the late eighties, showing the expansion of the regional highway network and coastal growth. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Seaboard System Railroad or locate family roots in Blountstown, Graceville, or Crawfordville.
    2 unique versions available

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