1980s Maps of Washington County, Vermont

Explore 15 historic maps of Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Washington County, VT maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Northfield
    1980 Map of Northfield
    1980 Northfield
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Green Mountain valleys near Northfield and the Dog River are shown in detail during the late 1970s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through Mount Hope Cem, the Norwich University campus, and local crossings like the Covered Bridge.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1980 Map of Brookfield, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Brookfield, 1981 Print
    1980 Brookfield
    1981 Print · USGS
    The upland villages and mountain gaps of Orange County are documented here during the early 1980s. Researchers can trace local heritage through the Floating Bridge at Sunset Lake, several old burial grounds like Wiggins Cem, and landmarks such as St Edwards Ch.

  3. 1980 Map of Roxbury, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Roxbury, 1981 Print
    1980 Roxbury
    1981 Print · USGS
    Roxbury and South Northfield are captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing the high-elevation settlements and rail corridors of central Vermont. Genealogists can locate the First Settler Cem, the Rabbit Hollow Sch, and family-named terrain like Belcher Hill.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1981 Map of Barre East
    1981 Map of Barre East
    1981 Barre East
    1981 Print · USGS
    The granite industry of central Vermont is captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the massive extraction sites of Millstone Hill. Researchers can trace the layout of quarrying villages like Websterville and Graniteville or locate family sites near Hope Cem and Wilson Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1981 Map of Knox Mountain
    1981 Map of Knox Mountain
    1981 Knox Mountain
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Vermont highlands near Orange and Groton are captured in the early 1980s, showing a landscape shaped by state forests and mountain peaks. Genealogists and hikers can locate Westville Cem, the William Scott Mem Mon, and the Lookout Tower atop Spruce Mtn.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1983 Map of Barnet
    1983 Map of Barnet
    1983 Barnet
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Vermont and New Hampshire borderlands come alive in the early eighties, centered on the river-and-rail corridor of the Connecticut River. Researchers can trace the Canadian Pacific tracks through Barnet and locate small hamlets like Ewells Mills and Mosquitoville.

  7. 1983 Map of St. Johnsbury
    1983 Map of St. Johnsbury
    1983 St. Johnsbury
    1983 Print · USGS
    Caledonia County's rail and river corridors are captured in the early eighties as the region balanced its industrial heritage with expanding highway infrastructure. Genealogists can locate family sites from Greenbank Hollow to Walden, including the Pope Cem and the Noyesville Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1984 Map of Roxbury, 1991 Print
    1984 Map of Roxbury, 1991 Print
    1984 Roxbury
    1991 Print · USGS
    Central Vermont's mountain valleys are captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the rail-linked settlements of Roxbury and South Northfield. Researchers can trace old family names at the Orcutt Cem or locate the State Fish Hatchery and Rabbit Hollow Sch.

  9. 1986 Map of Wolcott, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Wolcott, 1987 Print
    1986 Wolcott
    1987 Print · USGS
    Vermont's Lamoille River valley and the surrounding uplands are captured here in the mid-1980s as the region maintained its rural and recreational character. Trace the layout of riverside settlements like Wolcott and Pottersville or locate family landmarks near Scribner Hill and North Wolcott.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1986 Map of Marshfield, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Marshfield, 1987 Print
    1986 Marshfield
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Green Mountain foothills and the sprawling Groton State Forest are documented in the mid-eighties. Trace old settlements like Marshfield Station and Lanesboro alongside the shores of Lake Groton.

  11. 1986 Map of Woodbury, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Woodbury, 1987 Print
    1986 Woodbury
    1987 Print · USGS
    Central Vermont in the mid-1980s was characterized by a dense network of glacial lakes and small mountain settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the community structures of South Woodbury and North Calais or locate old Quarries and Cem markers.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1986 Map of Plainfield, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Plainfield, 1987 Print
    1986 Plainfield
    1987 Print · USGS
    Upper Washington County in the mid-1980s shows a landscape of river-valley villages and high-pasture townships. Researchers can trace the Old RR Grade through East Montpelier or locate family history at the Covered Bridge and small cemeteries near East Calais.

  13. 1986 Map of Cabot, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Cabot, 1987 Print
    1986 Cabot
    1987 Print · USGS
    Central Vermont in the mid-eighties was a landscape of river-valley hamlets and upland ponds. Genealogists and local historians can trace the settlement footprints of Cabot, South Walden, and the rail-linked Walden Heights.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1988 Map of Montpelier
    1988 Map of Montpelier
    1988 Montpelier
    1988 Print · USGS
    The area surrounding Vermont’s capital city appears here during the early 1940s, showing the vital rail-and-river network. Genealogists can trace family names across a dozen district schools and rural sites like Middlesex Center and the Talc Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1989 Map of Mount Mansfield
    1989 Map of Mount Mansfield
    1989 Mount Mansfield
    1989 Print · USGS
    Northern Vermont in the late eighties remains a landscape of deep forests and isolated mountain villages. Genealogists and hikers can trace the old rail lines of the Canadian Pacific RR or locate family sites near Lake Willoughby and Brownington Village.

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