1980s Maps of Howard County, Maryland

Explore 14 historic maps of Howard 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 Howard 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.
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Start exploring Howard County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Howard County, MD maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Woodbine, 1986 Print
    1981 Map of Woodbine, 1986 Print
    1981 Woodbine
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Mount Airy, Florence, and other nearby areas

  2. 1981 Map of Clarksville, 1986 Print
    1981 Map of Clarksville, 1986 Print
    1981 Clarksville
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Clarksville, Dayton, and other nearby areas

  3. 1981 Map of Savage, 1986 Print
    1981 Map of Savage, 1986 Print
    1981 Savage
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Columbia, Springwood, and other nearby areas

  4. 1981 Map of Sykesville, 1986 Print
    1981 Map of Sykesville, 1986 Print
    1981 Sykesville
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Sykesville, Amberly, and other nearby areas

  5. 1981 Map of Beltsville, 1986 Print
    1981 Map of Beltsville, 1986 Print
    1981 Beltsville
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Silver Spring, College Park, and other nearby areas

  6. 1981 Map of Laurel, 1986 Print
    1981 Map of Laurel, 1986 Print
    1981 Laurel
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Bowie, South Laurel, and other nearby areas

  7. 1981 Map of Damascus, 1986 Print
    1981 Map of Damascus, 1986 Print
    1981 Damascus
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Damascus, Mount Airy, and other nearby areas

  8. 1981 Map of Sandy Spring, 1986 Print
    1981 Map of Sandy Spring, 1986 Print
    1981 Sandy Spring
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Olney, Laytonsville, and other nearby areas

  9. 1981 Map of Relay, 1986 Print
    1981 Map of Relay, 1986 Print
    1981 Relay
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Arbutus, Ferndale, and other nearby areas

  10. 1982 Map of Ellicott City, 1986 Print
    1982 Map of Ellicott City, 1986 Print
    1982 Ellicott City
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Ellicott City, Randallstown, and other nearby areas

  11. 1984 Map of Baltimore
    1984 Map of Baltimore
    1984 Baltimore
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Baltimore, Columbia, and other nearby areas

  12. 1984 Map of Frederick, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Frederick, 1985 Print
    1984 Frederick
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Germantown, Frederick, and other nearby areas

  13. 1988 Map of Sandy Spring, 1996 Print
    1988 Map of Sandy Spring, 1996 Print
    1988 Sandy Spring
    1996 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Olney, Laytonsville, and other nearby areas

  14. 1989 Map of Baltimore
    1989 Map of Baltimore
    1989 Baltimore
    1989 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Baltimore, Columbia, and other nearby areas

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