1980s Maps of Cape May County, New Jersey

Explore 9 historic maps of Cape May 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 Cape May County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Cape May County, NJ maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Cape Henlopen, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Cape Henlopen, 1982 Print
    1980 Cape Henlopen
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Sussex County coast comes alive in this 1980s color infrared survey, showing the transition from bay to ocean. Trace the shifting sands of Cape Henlopen and the early layout of Lewes during this era of coastal change.

  2. 1981 Map of Cape May, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Cape May, 1982 Print
    1981 Cape May
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore's southernmost reaches come into focus during the early eighties, showcasing the maritime infrastructure of the Cape. Researchers can trace the layout of coastal towns like Wildwood Crest and North Cape May or locate the sprawling U.S. Coast Guard Training Center.

  3. 1984 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1984 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1984 Cape Henlopen
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Delaware coastline in the mid-1980s reveals a strategic landscape of naval reservations and maritime heritage near the mouth of the bay. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Lewes and explore coastal features like Gordons Pond and the Harbor of Refuge.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1984 Map of Atlantic City, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Atlantic City, 1985 Print
    1984 Atlantic City
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore and Pine Barrens are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the coastal transition from salt marsh to forest. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations from Estell Manor to North Wildwood or explore the vast bounds of the Belleplain State Forest.

  5. 1984 Map of Dover, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Dover, 1985 Print
    1984 Dover
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Bay coastline and its surrounding communities are captured here in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Dover, locate rural landmarks like St Augustine, or study the rail networks of CONRAIL and the Dover Air Force Base.

  6. 1984 Map of Seaford, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Seaford, 1986 Print
    1984 Seaford
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal Delaware and the Maryland borderlands are captured here in the mid-eighties as modern tourism and traditional agriculture coexist. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river routes through Seaford, explore inland millponds like Chipman Pond, or study the shoreline at Cape Henlopen.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1989 Map of Ocean City
    1989 Map of Ocean City
    1989 Ocean City
    1989 Print · USGS
    The New Jersey shoreline in the late eighties reveals the established resort grids of Ocean City alongside the growing mainland suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Somers Point and locate landmarks like Friends Central Cem and the City Hall Museum.

  8. 1989 Map of Marmora
    1989 Map of Marmora
    1989 Marmora
    1989 Print · USGS
    The coastal marshes of Atlantic and Cape May counties are captured here in the late eighties as the region balanced conservation with growth. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks including Asbury Ch, Seaside Cem, and the historic settlement at Beesleys Point.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1989 Map of Atlantic City
    1989 Map of Atlantic City
    1989 Atlantic City
    1989 Print · USGS
    Atlantic City and its neighboring shore communities are captured in the late eighties as a bustling coastal hub of gaming and tourism. Genealogists and historians can trace the developed waterfront from Steel Pier down to the Boardwalk and the neighborhood of Chelsea Heights.
    2 unique versions available

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