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1980s Maps of Newport County, Rhode Island

Explore 5 historic maps of Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Newport County, RI maps

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  1. 1984 Map of Block Island
    1984 Map of Block Island
    1984 Block Island
    1984 Print · USGS
    The coastal borderlands of Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York are captured here in the mid-eighties, from the rail hubs of Westerly to the shores of Block Island. Genealogists and historians can trace the shoreline's evolution through landmarks like the Pequot Indian Res, New Shoreham, and Narragansett Pier.
  4. 1984 Map of Sakonnet Point
    1984 Map of Sakonnet Point
    1984 Sakonnet Point
    1984 Print · USGS
    The coastal border of Rhode Island and Massachusetts in the 1980s reveals a shoreline of wildlife refuges and rocky navigational hazards. Trace local landmarks like the Lighthouse (Abandoned) at Sakonnet Point, St Andrews by the Sea Ch, and the grounds of Woods Castle.
  7. 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.
  10. 1985 Map of Westport
    1985 Map of Westport
    1985 Westport
    1985 Print · USGS
    The coastal border of Massachusetts and Rhode Island is meticulously detailed in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of tidal inlets and colonial-era crossroads. Local researchers can trace old family footprints at Adamsville or find local landmarks like St Catherine Ch and the Westport Yacht Club.
  13. 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.
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