1980s Maps of Prince George's County, Maryland

Explore 9 historic maps of Prince George's 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 Prince George's 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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Prince George's County, MD maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Clarksville, 1986 Print
    1981 Map of Clarksville, 1986 Print
    1981 Clarksville
    1986 Print · USGS
    Howard County's landscape undergoes a transformation in the early eighties as suburban growth meets rural Maryland. Trace the development of Columbia and Clarksville alongside the waters of the Rocky Gorge Reservoir.

  2. 1981 Map of Beltsville, 1986 Print
    1981 Map of Beltsville, 1986 Print
    1981 Beltsville
    1986 Print · USGS
    Maryland's suburban corridor was rapidly maturing in the early eighties as highway networks integrated the communities between D.C. and Baltimore. Genealogists and local researchers can trace residential growth from Beltsville and Laurel to the borders of Greenbelt.

  3. 1981 Map of Laurel, 1986 Print
    1981 Map of Laurel, 1986 Print
    1981 Laurel
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Patuxent River valley in the early 1980s reveals a Maryland landscape in the midst of significant suburban transformation. Researchers can trace the development of Laurel and Maryland City alongside water landmarks like Cash Lake and the Baltimore Washington Parkway.

  4. 1982 Map of Washington West, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Washington West, 1983 Print
    1982 Washington West
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and Maryland suburbs were undergoing intense development in the early eighties as the capital region expanded outward. Researchers can trace the footprint of Cold War-era defense sites like Fort Belvoir and Vint Hill Farms Station alongside growing academic centers like George Mason University.

  5. 1983 Map of Washington East, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Washington East, 1984 Print
    1983 Washington East
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Chesapeake Bay region in the early eighties shows the Maryland capital and its suburbs meeting the maritime traditions of the Eastern Shore. Researchers can trace land patterns from Andrews Air Force Base to waterfront settlements like Oxford and Chesapeake Beach.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1984 Map of Baltimore
    1984 Map of Baltimore
    1984 Baltimore
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Baltimore and Annapolis corridor in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of rapid suburban growth and deep-seated maritime history. Researchers can trace the massive footprints of the U S Naval Academy, Fort George G Meade, and Goddard Space Flight Ctr.

  7. 1986 Map of Washington West
    1986 Map of Washington West
    1986 Washington West
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia and the D.C. metro area are captured here in the mid-eighties as suburban growth began to meet rural Fauquier County. Trace the development of the corridor from Alexandria out to Dulles and the preserved lands of Prince William Forest Park.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1989 Map of Baltimore
    1989 Map of Baltimore
    1989 Baltimore
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Mid-Atlantic corridor in the late eighties is captured here, from the Baltimore harbor to the Blue Ridge foothills. Researchers can trace the sprawling footprints of Aberdeen Proving Ground, the historic grounds of Gettysburg National Military Park, and the winding Susquehanna River.

  9. 1989 Map of Washington
    1989 Map of Washington
    1989 Washington
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River valley and Chesapeake Bay are shown in comprehensive detail during the late 1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from urban Alexandria to the rural Northern Neck, locating landmarks like Mount Vernon and Stratford Hall.

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