1980s Maps of Bedford, Massachusetts

Explore 8 historic maps of Bedford 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 Bedford'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 Bedford's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Bedford, MA maps

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  1. 1984 Map of Lowell
    1984 Map of Lowell
    1984 Lowell
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Merrimack Valley industrial corridor is captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the interconnected growth of Lowell, Nashua, and Lawrence. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Boston and Maine railroad or locate institutional landmarks like Merrimack College and the Fort Devens Military Reservation.

  2. 1985 Map of Boston, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Boston, 1986 Print
    1985 Boston
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts urban core and its expanding suburbs are captured in the mid-eighties, showing the reach of the Mass Turnpike and Route 128. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of towns from Lexington to Waltham, locating landmarks like Harvard University and Minute Man National Historical Park.

  3. 1985 Map of Boston North, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Boston North, 1986 Print
    1985 Boston North
    1986 Print · USGS
    Greater Boston's northern tier is captured during the mid-eighties, showing the dense intersection of historic college campuses and industrial rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace suburban development around Holy Cross Cemetery and the academic grounds of Harvard University or Tufts University.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1987 Map of Maynard
    1987 Map of Maynard
    1987 Maynard
    1987 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County in the late eighties shows a landscape shaped by Revolutionary history, conservation, and military research. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots in Glenwood Cem and explore the bounds of Minute Man Nat Hist Park or Walden Pond State Res.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1987 Map of Billerica
    1987 Map of Billerica
    1987 Billerica
    1987 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County in the late eighties shows a landscape of historic village centers and expanding suburban corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace lineage and local development through sites like Forefathers Burying Ground, Edson Cem, and the old rail stops at Forge Village and Nabnasset.

  6. 1987 Map of Reading
    1987 Map of Reading
    1987 Reading
    1987 Print · USGS
    Reading and the surrounding North Shore suburbs are shown in the late 1980s as major highway networks and residential developments reached their modern form. Genealogists can trace old cemetery sites like the Old Fuller Burying Ground or explore landmarks like Lake Quannapowitt and the State Hospital.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1988 Map of Lowell
    1988 Map of Lowell
    1988 Lowell
    1988 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the Merrimack Valley is captured in the late eighties as it transitioned into a modern technological and residential hub. Genealogists and researchers can trace the urban layouts of Lowell and Nashua alongside landmarks like Massabesic Lake and Miller State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1989 Map of Boston
    1989 Map of Boston
    1989 Boston
    1989 Print · USGS
    Greater Boston and the central Massachusetts corridor appear here in the late eighties as suburban growth reshaped the region. Genealogists and historians can trace the transit networks between Boston, Worcester, and Quincy, while locating landmarks like Bunker Hill Monument and Wachusett Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

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