1980s Maps of Sussex County, Virginia

Explore 4 historic maps of Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Sussex County, VA maps

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  1. 1984 Map of Williamsburg, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Williamsburg, 1985 Print
    1984 Williamsburg
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Peninsula and Chesapeake Bay shores are shown in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape defined by colonial heritage and massive military installations. Researchers can trace the grounds of the College of William and Mary, the Yorktown National Cemetery, and the historic Jamestown Island.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1984 Map of Petersburg, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Petersburg, 1985 Print
    1984 Petersburg
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia in the mid-eighties shows a complex landscape of growing suburban centers and significant military installations. Researchers can trace historic boundaries and civic sites from Amelia Court House to the Glendale Nat Cem and Virginia State College.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1984 Map of Emporia, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Emporia, 1986 Print
    1984 Emporia
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southside Virginia and the North Carolina borderlands are captured here in the mid-1980s, centered on the transit hub of Emporia. Researchers can trace old rail corridors like the Seaboard System or locate historic sites including Fort Christanna and White Oak Ch.

  4. 1985 Map of Norfolk, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Norfolk, 1986 Print
    1985 Norfolk
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Tidewater region in the mid-eighties shows the dense urban expansion of the coastal cities alongside the preservation of the Great Dismal Swamp. Researchers can trace rural family-named crossroads and historic transit routes like the Seaboard Coast Line or find Somerton and Lake Drummond.
    3 unique versions available

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