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1980s Maps of Maine

Explore 569 historic maps of Maine 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 Maine'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 Maine's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Maine maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Richmond
    1980 Map of Richmond
    1980 Richmond
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Kennebec River corridor comes alive in the early 1980s, documenting a landscape of tidal flats and riverfront settlements. Researchers can trace family lines through numerous burial grounds like Maple Grove Cem or locate the historic river crossings near Iceboro and Swan Island.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1980 Map of Brunswick
    1980 Map of Brunswick
    1980 Brunswick
    1980 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine transitions from the academic halls of Brunswick to the tidal flats of Merrymeeting Bay in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Riverside Cem or locate the sprawling Brunswick Naval Air Station.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1980 Map of Winthrop
    1980 Map of Winthrop
    1980 Winthrop
    1980 Print · USGS
    Kennebec County's lake district is shown in detail during the late twentieth century, capturing the area's mix of village life and waterfront recreation. Researchers can locate family heritage sites like Lakeview Cem, the Jesse Lee Ch, and the Maine Central rail line.
  10. 1980 Map of Bath
    1980 Map of Bath
    1980 Bath
    1980 Print · USGS
    Mid-coast Maine’s maritime heritage is on full display here in the early eighties, centered on the historic shipbuilding hub of BATH. Researchers can trace old family names at Oak Grove Cem or locate former school sites like Dike Sch and Morse High Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1980 Map of Belgrade
    1980 Map of Belgrade
    1980 Belgrade
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Belgrade Lakes region in the late twentieth century reveals a landscape of summer camps, rail-side hamlets, and old farmsteads. Genealogists can trace family names at Pine Grove Cem, Steadman Cem, and the Tiffany Hill Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1980 Map of Augusta
    1980 Map of Augusta
    1980 Augusta
    1980 Print · USGS
    Augusta and the Kennebec River valley are captured in the early 1980s, showcasing the state capital's mix of government centers and rural hillsides. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous burial sites like Riverside Cem or trace institutional landmarks such as the State Capitol and University of Maine at Augusta.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1980 Map of Gardiner
    1980 Map of Gardiner
    1980 Gardiner
    1980 Print · USGS
    Gardiner and the Kennebec River valley are captured in the early 1980s as modern turnpike travel intersected with traditional riverfront industry. Genealogists can locate several burial grounds like St Josephs Cem and trace historical sites such as the Colburn House State Mem.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1980 Map of Purgatory
    1980 Map of Purgatory
    1980 Purgatory
    1980 Print · USGS
    The interconnected waters of Kennebec County are captured here in the early eighties, from the shores of Cobbosseecontee Lake to the rural hills of Litchfield. Researchers can trace family roots through landmarks like the Libby-Tozier Sch, Batchelders Crossing, and Plains Cem.
  25. 1980 Map of Readfield
    1980 Map of Readfield
    1980 Readfield
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Maine lakeside communities of Kennebec County are captured here during the 1970s, showing a landscape of family-named roads and rural settlements. Genealogists can trace property history through Robinson Cem and Potash Cem, or locate the old Readfield Depot along the Maine Central line.
  28. 1980 Map of Bowdoinham
    1980 Map of Bowdoinham
    1980 Bowdoinham
    1980 Print · USGS
    Coastal Sagadahoc County remains a network of tight-knit crossroads and river valleys as the 1980s began. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of family burial grounds like Coombs Cem and schools such as Bowdoin Sch alongside the active Maine Central Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1980 Map of Oxford, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Oxford, 1981 Print
    1980 Oxford
    1981 Print · USGS
    Oxford and Hebron come alive in the 1970s, showcasing a landscape of upland academy life, family farms, and river industry. Genealogists and historians can trace Hebron Academy, the Canadian National rail line, and family landmarks like Sam Rowe Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1980 Map of Gray, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Gray, 1981 Print
    1980 Gray
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Gray and New Gloucester area in the early eighties shows a transition from rural landscape to modern thoroughfare. Researchers can trace the layout of Shaker Village, the Pineland Hospital and Training Center, and old rail stops at Intervale.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1980 Map of Gardiner, 1991 Print
    1980 Map of Gardiner, 1991 Print
    1980 Gardiner
    1991 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kennebec County comes alive in this 1940s survey of the river-and-rail corridor. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Hathorn Hill, locate small rural schools such as Adams Sch, and find ancestors in Evergreen Cem.
  40. 1981 Map of Brooklin
    1981 Map of Brooklin
    1981 Brooklin
    1981 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hancock County is captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing the traditional maritime settlements between Blue Hill Bay and Eggemoggin Reach. Genealogists can trace family names at Pine Grove Cemetery and Freethy Cemetery or explore the docks at Center Harbor.
  43. 1981 Map of Salsbury Cove
    1981 Map of Salsbury Cove
    1981 Salsbury Cove
    1981 Print · USGS
    Hancock County's coastline meets the northern reaches of Mount Desert Island in the early 1980s. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and coastal hamlets like Salsbury Cove, Lamoine Corner, and the rural Mtn View Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1981 Map of Penobscot
    1981 Map of Penobscot
    1981 Penobscot
    1981 Print · USGS
    The coastal waters of the Bagaduce River and Northern Bay define this corner of Maine in the early eighties. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites like Leach Cem or locate old settlements at South Penobscot and North Brooksville.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1981 Map of Raymond
    1981 Map of Raymond
    1981 Raymond
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Lakes Region of Maine is captured here in the early 1980s as seasonal recreation and local heritage intersect. Researchers can trace family roots at Riverside Cemetery or locate landmarks like Union Chapel, Suckerville, and the Jordan-Small School.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1981 Map of Mechanic Falls
    1981 Map of Mechanic Falls
    1981 Mechanic Falls
    1981 Print · USGS
    Androscoggin County comes to life in the early 1980s as a region of mills, rails, and recreational waters. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Mechanic Falls or locate the White Oak Hill Ch and Tenney Cem near the shores of Tripp Pond.
  55. 1981 Map of Brooklin
    1981 Map of Brooklin
    1981 Brooklin
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Hancock County coast at the start of the 1980s reveals a landscape of tidal marshes and tight-knit maritime villages. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through sites like Mt Ephraim Cem and the older Rural Cem, or locate family landmarks at Flye Point and Haven.
  58. 1981 Map of Lake Auburn West
    1981 Map of Lake Auburn West
    1981 Lake Auburn West
    1981 Print · USGS
    Androscoggin County was a landscape of small hills and lakeside settlements in the early 1980s. You can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade or locate local burial sites such as North Auburn Cem and Brookvale Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1981 Map of Minot
    1981 Map of Minot
    1981 Minot
    1981 Print · USGS
    In the early eighties, the river valleys and hilltops of Androscoggin County show a landscape shaped by rail, water, and early aviation. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through Mt Auburn Cem, locate the Moussam Sch, or follow the Maine Central railroad line through Danville.
  64. 1981 Map of Blue Hill
    1981 Map of Blue Hill
    1981 Blue Hill
    1981 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine's maritime and industrial character is preserved here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace family history through the Early Settlers Cemetery or locate landmarks like Stevens Academy and the old Blue Hill Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1981 Map of Bartlett Island, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Bartlett Island, 1982 Print
    1981 Bartlett Island
    1982 Print · USGS
    Mount Desert Island's western coastline and the surrounding islands of Blue Hill Bay are captured here in the early eighties. Local historians can trace family names and early sites at Kelleytown, St Andrew by the Lake Ch, and the Murphy Cem.
  70. 1981 Map of Ellsworth, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Ellsworth, 1982 Print
    1981 Ellsworth
    1982 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and rail lines of this Hancock County hub were well-established by the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Ellsworth through its community landmarks, from the Juniper Cem to the Maine Central RR tracks.
  73. 1981 Map of Branch Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Branch Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Branch Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    Hancock County’s lakelands are captured here in the early 1980s, documenting the rural communities of North Ellsworth and West Surry. Researchers can trace the Maine Central rail line, locate small family plots like Gott Cem, and explore the shoreline of Branch Lake.
    2 unique versions available
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