1980s Maps of Dukes County, Massachusetts

Explore 4 historic maps of Dukes 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 Dukes 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.
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Start exploring Dukes County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Dukes County, MA maps

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  1. 1984 Map of Block Island
    1984 Map of Block Island
    1984 Block Island
    1984 Print · USGS
    The coastal borderlands of Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York are captured here in the mid-eighties, from the rail hubs of Westerly to the shores of Block Island. Genealogists and historians can trace the shoreline's evolution through landmarks like the Pequot Indian Res, New Shoreham, and Narragansett Pier.

  2. 1984 Map of Sakonnet Point
    1984 Map of Sakonnet Point
    1984 Sakonnet Point
    1984 Print · USGS
    The coastal border of Rhode Island and Massachusetts in the 1980s reveals a shoreline of wildlife refuges and rocky navigational hazards. Trace local landmarks like the Lighthouse (Abandoned) at Sakonnet Point, St Andrews by the Sea Ch, and the grounds of Woods Castle.

  3. 1986 Map of New Bedford
    1986 Map of New Bedford
    1986 New Bedford
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts and the Cape are shown here during the mid-eighties, a period of notable coastal growth and modernization. Researchers can trace the development of maritime hubs like Woods Hole and New Bedford or locate landmarks within Myles Standish State Forest.

  4. 1986 Map of Martha's Vineyard
    1986 Map of Martha's Vineyard
    1986 Martha's Vineyard
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts islands of the mid-eighties appear in detail, showing the settled towns and wild coastlines before modern development shifts. Researchers can trace land use through the Martha's Vineyard State Forest or find old roads in Siasconset and Clevelandtown.

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