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1980s Maps of Virginia

Explore 61 historic maps of Virginia 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 Virginia'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 Virginia's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Virginia maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Cheriton
    1981 Map of Cheriton
    1981 Cheriton
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Eastern Shore in the early eighties is mapped here at the junction of the bay and ocean. Researchers can trace the coastal heritage of the peninsula through landmarks like the Cape Charles Light and settlements such as Oyster, Townsend, and Eastville.
  4. 1981 Map of Bluefield
    1981 Map of Bluefield
    1981 Bluefield
    1981 Print · USGS
    The coalfields and mountain ridges of the Virginia-West Virginia border are captured here during the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Norfolk and Western RR connecting Coalwood, Welch, and the unique geological basin of Burkes Garden.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1981 Map of Bristol
    1981 Map of Bristol
    1981 Bristol
    1981 Print · USGS
    Appalachia and the Tri-Cities region are shown at a peak of industrial and rail development in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the Clinchfield Railroad through the mountains or find local landmarks like King College and the Holston Army Ammunition Plant.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1981 Map of Chincoteague, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Chincoteague, 1982 Print
    1981 Chincoteague
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Eastern Shore at the start of the eighties shows a unique blend of traditional coastal life and modern aerospace technology. Researchers can trace the Penn Central rail line through rural towns like Modest Town and Bloxom or explore the marshlands of the Saxis Marsh Waterfowl Management Area and Refuge.
  13. 1981 Map of Elkins, 1983 Print
    1981 Map of Elkins, 1983 Print
    1981 Elkins
    1983 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia mountains in the early eighties were a hub of rail-based industry and emerging conservation lands. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Western Maryland RR through Elkins and locate small upland communities like Harpertown, Bowden, and Wymer.
  16. 1981 Map of Stratford Hall, 1985 Print
    1981 Map of Stratford Hall, 1985 Print
    1981 Stratford Hall
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River tidewater region is captured in the early 1980s through high-altitude aerial photography. Researchers can trace the wooded shorelines near Stratford Hall or examine the Maryland docks and marshes at Coltons Point.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1982 Map of Vienna
    1982 Map of Vienna
    1982 Vienna
    1982 Print · USGS
    Fairfax County underwent significant transformation in the early eighties as federal centers and modern suburbs rose alongside old mills. Trace the evolution of Reston and Vienna or find historic sites like Colvin Run Mill and Browns Chapel Cem.
  22. 1982 Map of Radford, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Radford, 1983 Print
    1982 Radford
    1983 Print · USGS
    The New River Valley and surrounding highlands are shown during a period of significant regional growth in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of VPI, locate historic sites like Yellow Sulphur Springs, and follow the Norfolk and Western rail lines through the gaps.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1982 Map of Washington West, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Washington West, 1983 Print
    1982 Washington West
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and Maryland suburbs were undergoing intense development in the early eighties as the capital region expanded outward. Researchers can trace the footprint of Cold War-era defense sites like Fort Belvoir and Vint Hill Farms Station alongside growing academic centers like George Mason University.
  28. 1982 Map of Williamson, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Williamson, 1983 Print
    1982 Williamson
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Central Appalachian coalfields of West Virginia and Kentucky come into sharp focus here during the early eighties. Genealogists and researchers can trace the valley rail networks of the Norfolk and Western RR through Matewan, Williamson, and Blackberry City.
  31. 1982 Map of Wytheville, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Wytheville, 1983 Print
    1982 Wytheville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southwest Virginia's ridge-and-valley landscape is shown here in the early 1980s as the Interstate era fully connected the region. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Emory and Henry College, the historic Austinville Mine, and settlements like Saltville or Lansing.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1982 Map of Mathias Point, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Mathias Point, 1983 Print
    1982 Mathias Point
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River and its deep-water channels define this Maryland-Virginia borderland during the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace old community anchors like St Ignatius Ch, the small settlement of McConchie, and the grounds of the U S Naval Research Laboratory.
  37. 1982 Map of Beckley, 1984 Print
    1982 Map of Beckley, 1984 Print
    1982 Beckley
    1984 Print · USGS
    Southern West Virginia coal country is captured here in the early eighties as industrial heritage met new wilderness protections. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-linked communities of Beckley, Oak Hill, and the coal camps near Macdonald.
  40. 1983 Map of Poquoson West
    1983 Map of Poquoson West
    1983 Poquoson West
    1983 Print · USGS
    The York County coast in the early 1980s reveals a unique blend of Revolutionary War heritage and modern industrial growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Hornsbysville and Moores alongside battle trenches and the Harwoods Mill site.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1983 Map of Achilles
    1983 Map of Achilles
    1983 Achilles
    1983 Print · USGS
    The coastal peninsulas of Gloucester County appear in high detail during the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape shaped by tidal rivers and small harbors. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Groves Memorial Ch, Severn Wharf, and the rural settlement of Achilles.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1983 Map of Surry
    1983 Map of Surry
    1983 Surry
    1983 Print · USGS
    The James River waterfront in the early 1980s reveals a Tidewater landscape rich in colonial legacy and maritime commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace long-established family landings and community hubs like Smith Fort, Lebanon Sch, and Dillard Wharf.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1983 Map of Salisbury, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Salisbury, 1984 Print
    1983 Salisbury
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lower Eastern Shore was a landscape of tide and timber in the early eighties, from the bustling streets of Salisbury to the wild coast of Assateague Island. Researchers can trace the rail-and-road network of the Conrail and U S Highway 50 while locating historic centers like Princess Anne and Crisfield.
  52. 1983 Map of Leonardtown, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Leonardtown, 1984 Print
    1983 Leonardtown
    1984 Print · USGS
    Southern Maryland and the Northern Neck of Virginia are shown in the early eighties as a mosaic of historic tidewater settlements and modern installations. Trace family roots and shoreline changes near St Marys City, Leonardtown, and Colonial Beach.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1983 Map of Fredericksburg, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Fredericksburg, 1984 Print
    1983 Fredericksburg
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and Maryland tidewater region comes into sharp focus during the early 1980s, centered on the historic Rappahannock and Potomac river valleys. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania National Military Park alongside growing residential areas and military sites like Fort A.P. Hill Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1983 Map of Winchester, 1985 Print
    1983 Map of Winchester, 1985 Print
    1983 Winchester
    1985 Print · USGS
    The northern Shenandoah Valley and the rugged West Virginia borderlands are captured here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the B & O RR and find local landmarks like Potomac State College, Three Churches, and the Old Iron Furnace.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1983 Map of Gainesville, 1996 Print
    1983 Map of Gainesville, 1996 Print
    1983 Gainesville
    1996 Print · USGS
    Gainesville and the surrounding Prince William County countryside are shown during a period of rapid development in the 1980s. Researchers can trace the proximity of modern residential growth to the hallowed grounds of Manassas National Battlefield Park and the Groveton Confederate Cem.
  64. 1984 Map of Garden City
    1984 Map of Garden City
    1984 Garden City
    1984 Print · USGS
    Roanoke and its southern suburbs are seen here in the mid-1980s as the city expanded toward the Blue Ridge. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots like Oylers Cem or Plunkett Cem and locate community landmarks from Boones Chapel to the Drive-in Theater.
  67. 1984 Map of Norge
    1984 Map of Norge
    1984 Norge
    1984 Print · USGS
    James City County is shown here in the mid-1980s, capturing a blend of colonial heritage sites and modern residential expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the Green Spring Ruins, locate old congregations at James City Chapel, and explore the shoreline from Shields Point to Claybank Landing.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1984 Map of Tappahannock
    1984 Map of Tappahannock
    1984 Tappahannock
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula of Virginia are captured in detail during the mid-1980s, showcasing the region's deep-rooted maritime and agricultural identity. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations across the intricate shorelines of the Rappahannock River and settlements like Kilmarnock, Heathsville, and Urbanna.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1984 Map of Hog Island
    1984 Map of Hog Island
    1984 Hog Island
    1984 Print · USGS
    The James River shoreline near Williamsburg is a landscape where colonial history meets modern energy in the mid-eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of the Kingsmill Plantation Site, Travis Cem, and Carters Grove Historical Home.
    2 unique versions available
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