1980s Maps of Somerset County, Maryland

Explore 10 historic maps of Somerset 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 Somerset 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.
  • 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 Somerset County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Somerset County, MD maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Chincoteague, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Chincoteague, 1982 Print
    1981 Chincoteague
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Eastern Shore at the start of the eighties shows a unique blend of traditional coastal life and modern aerospace technology. Researchers can trace the Penn Central rail line through rural towns like Modest Town and Bloxom or explore the marshlands of the Saxis Marsh Waterfowl Management Area and Refuge.

  2. 1982 Map of East Of Point Lookout, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of East Of Point Lookout, 1983 Print
    1982 East Of Point Lookout
    1983 Print · USGS
    Chesapeake Bay waters in the early 1980s are revealed in this detailed bathymetric study of the Maryland coast. Researchers can trace the submerged boundary between St Marys Co and Somerset Co and study the deep-water floor of the Chesapeake Bay.

  3. 1982 Map of Salisbury, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Salisbury, 1983 Print
    1982 Salisbury
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Lower Eastern Shore enters the early eighties with Salisbury at its heart, showing a mix of college-town growth and rural timberlands. Trace the local landscape from Salisbury State College to the quiet reaches of the Pocomoke State Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1983 Map of Wetipquin
    1983 Map of Wetipquin
    1983 Wetipquin
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore's river-driven geography is on full display here in the early 1980s. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks such as Whitehaven, Capitola, and the White Haven Church alongside the tidal reaches of the Wicomico River.

  5. 1983 Map of Eden
    1983 Map of Eden
    1983 Eden
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Wicomico River waterfront and rural Somerset County are captured in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by tidal creeks and river landings. Genealogists can trace family-named sites like Harcums Wharf and Twiggs Corner, or locate rural churches including Holy Temple Ch.

  6. 1983 Map of Salisbury, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Salisbury, 1984 Print
    1983 Salisbury
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lower Eastern Shore was a landscape of tide and timber in the early eighties, from the bustling streets of Salisbury to the wild coast of Assateague Island. Researchers can trace the rail-and-road network of the Conrail and U S Highway 50 while locating historic centers like Princess Anne and Crisfield.

  7. 1983 Map of Leonardtown, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Leonardtown, 1984 Print
    1983 Leonardtown
    1984 Print · USGS
    Southern Maryland and the Northern Neck of Virginia are shown in the early eighties as a mosaic of historic tidewater settlements and modern installations. Trace family roots and shoreline changes near St Marys City, Leonardtown, and Colonial Beach.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1984 Map of Tappahannock
    1984 Map of Tappahannock
    1984 Tappahannock
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula of Virginia are captured in detail during the mid-1980s, showcasing the region's deep-rooted maritime and agricultural identity. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations across the intricate shorelines of the Rappahannock River and settlements like Kilmarnock, Heathsville, and Urbanna.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1984 Map of Chincoteague
    1984 Map of Chincoteague
    1984 Chincoteague
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Eastern Shore and Delmarva Peninsula are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of barrier islands and tidewater towns. Researchers can trace the Penn Central rail line through Accomac or locate the Wallops Flight Facility (NASA) and Chincoteague Nat Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 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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