1980s Maps of Bristol County, Rhode Island

Explore 3 historic maps of Bristol 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 Bristol County'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 Bristol County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Bristol County, RI maps

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  1. 1984 Map of Providence, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Providence, 1985 Print
    1984 Providence
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island coast and its industrial heartlands are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the density of the Providence metro area. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Providence & Worcester RR and explore the maritime layout of Narragansett Bay and Newport.

  2. 1985 Map of Fall River
    1985 Map of Fall River
    1985 Fall River
    1985 Print · USGS
    Fall River and the surrounding Bristol County shorelines are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the region's dense urban core and rural fringes. Researchers can locate specific community landmarks like Westport Factory, the Polish National Cem, and the Borden Flats Lighthouse.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1987 Map of Providence
    1987 Map of Providence
    1987 Providence
    1987 Print · USGS
    The industrial and academic heart of Rhode Island is shown in the late eighties, spanning from the dense core of Providence to its surrounding suburbs. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries like North Burial Ground, the campus of Brown University, and coastal landmarks like Sabin Pt Lighthouse.
    2 unique versions available

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