1980s Maps of Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Explore 3 historic maps of Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City'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.
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Start exploring Elizabeth City's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Elizabeth City, NC maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Pasquotank
    1982 Map of Pasquotank
    1982 Pasquotank
    1982 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the edge of the Great Dismal Swamp met the expanding infrastructure of Elizabeth City and the Pasquotank River. Researchers can trace the layout of community landmarks like Albemarle Academy, Samuel Chapel, and the industrial corridors of the NORFOLK SOUTHERN railroad.

  2. 1982 Map of Elizabeth City, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Elizabeth City, 1983 Print
    1982 Elizabeth City
    1983 Print · USGS
    Elizabeth City and its surroundings are captured in the early 1980s during a period of steady growth along the Pasquotank River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Elizabeth City State University, the U S Coast Guard Air Base, and community landmarks like Sawyers Creek Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1985 Map of Elizabeth City
    1985 Map of Elizabeth City
    1985 Elizabeth City
    1985 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina's rivers and sounds define the landscape of the mid-eighties, from the vast swamps to the historical waterfronts of Elizabeth City and Edenton. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern Ry or locate landmarks like Beaver Hill Cem and South Mills.
    2 unique versions available

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