1980s Maps of Somerville, Massachusetts
Explore 4 historic maps of Somerville 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 Somerville'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 Somerville's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.
Somerville, MA maps
(4)- 1985 Map of Boston, 1986 Print
1985 Boston1986 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1985 Map of Boston North, 1986 Print
1985 Boston North1986 Print · USGSGreater 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 - 1987 Map of Boston South
1987 Boston South1987 Print · USGSGreater Boston and its southern suburbs appear in high detail during the late 1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by academia, industry, and the sea. Researchers can trace historic family plots at Mt Auburn Cemetery or locate landmarks like Fort Independence and the Arnold Arboretum.2 unique versions available - 1989 Map of Boston
1989 Boston1989 Print · USGSGreater 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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