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1980s Maps of Boston, Massachusetts

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

Boston, MA maps

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  1. 1984 Map of Hull
    1984 Map of Hull
    1984 Hull
    1984 Print · USGS
    The South Shore and Boston Harbor islands are captured in detail during the mid-eighties, showing a landscape defined by maritime navigation and coastal defense. Researchers can trace historic fortifications like Fort Warren and Fort Standish or locate family sites in Nantasket Beach and Allerton.
  4. 1984 Map of Provincetown, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Provincetown, 1986 Print
    1984 Provincetown
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts coastline and the tip of Cape Cod appear here during the mid-eighties, highlighting the region's dense coastal settlements and maritime defenses. You can locate family landmarks in Marshfield, trace the grounds of the North Truro Air Force Station, and explore the islands of Boston Harbor like Peddocks Island.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1985 Map of Lynn
    1985 Map of Lynn
    1985 Lynn
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts North Shore comes into focus during the mid-eighties, detailing the dense urban fabric and rocky coastlines from Lynn to Marblehead. Researchers can trace neighborhood development near Pine Grove Cem, locate the old Coast Guard Station at Nahant, and follow the B & M rail corridor.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 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.
  13. 1985 Map of Norwood, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Norwood, 1986 Print
    1985 Norwood
    1986 Print · USGS
    Greater Boston's southern suburbs and the Blue Hills highlands are captured in detail during the mid-eighties as modern highways and rail lines shaped the region. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Knollwood Memorial Park or locate landmarks like Curry College and the Norwood Memorial Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 1987 Map of Boston South
    1987 Map of Boston South
    1987 Boston South
    1987 Print · USGS
    Greater 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
  22. 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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