1980s Maps of King County, Washington

Explore 28 historic maps of King 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 King 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 King County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


King County, WA maps

(28)
  1. 1983 Map of Seattle South
    1983 Map of Seattle South
    1983 Seattle South
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Seattle, Burien, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1983 Map of Bellevue South
    1983 Map of Bellevue South
    1983 Bellevue South
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Seattle, Bellevue, and other nearby areas

  3. 1983 Map of Renton
    1983 Map of Renton
    1983 Renton
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Seattle, Kent, and other nearby areas

  4. 1983 Map of Seattle North
    1983 Map of Seattle North
    1983 Seattle North
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Seattle, Kirkland, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1983 Map of Burien
    1983 Map of Burien
    1983 Burien
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Seattle, Kent, and other nearby areas

  6. 1983 Map of Auburn
    1983 Map of Auburn
    1983 Auburn
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Kent, Auburn, and other nearby areas

  7. 1986 Map of Nagrom
    1986 Map of Nagrom
    1986 Nagrom
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Pierce County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 1986 Map of Sun Top
    1986 Map of Sun Top
    1986 Sun Top
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Pierce County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 1986 Map of Cyclone Creek
    1986 Map of Cyclone Creek
    1986 Cyclone Creek
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Pierce County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 1986 Map of Greenwater
    1986 Map of Greenwater
    1986 Greenwater
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Greenwater, Pierce County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1986 Map of Lake Joy, 2003 Print
    1986 Map of Lake Joy, 2003 Print
    1986 Lake Joy
    2003 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Carnation, United States, and other nearby areas

  12. 1989 Map of Bandera
    1989 Map of Bandera
    1989 Bandera
    1989 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including United States, Washington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1989 Map of Index
    1989 Map of Index
    1989 Index
    1989 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Index, Snohomish County, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1989 Map of Lake Philippa
    1989 Map of Lake Philippa
    1989 Lake Philippa
    1989 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including United States, Washington, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1989 Map of Devils Slide
    1989 Map of Devils Slide
    1989 Devils Slide
    1989 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including United States, Washington, and other nearby areas

  16. 1989 Map of Stampede Pass
    1989 Map of Stampede Pass
    1989 Stampede Pass
    1989 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Kittitas County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1989 Map of Lester
    1989 Map of Lester
    1989 Lester
    1989 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Kittitas County, United States, and other nearby areas

  18. 1989 Map of Mount Phelps
    1989 Map of Mount Phelps
    1989 Mount Phelps
    1989 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including United States, Washington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1989 Map of Noble Knob
    1989 Map of Noble Knob
    1989 Noble Knob
    1989 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Pierce County, Yakima County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1989 Map of Chikamin Peak
    1989 Map of Chikamin Peak
    1989 Chikamin Peak
    1989 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Kittitas County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1989 Map of Blowout Mountain
    1989 Map of Blowout Mountain
    1989 Blowout Mountain
    1989 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Kittitas County, United States, and other nearby areas

  22. 1989 Map of Gold Bar
    1989 Map of Gold Bar
    1989 Gold Bar
    1989 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Gold Bar, Startup, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1989 Map of Mount Si
    1989 Map of Mount Si
    1989 Mount Si
    1989 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Ernies Grove, United States, and other nearby areas

  24. 1989 Map of Chester Morse Lake
    1989 Map of Chester Morse Lake
    1989 Chester Morse Lake
    1989 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Riverbend, Tanner, and other nearby areas

  25. 1989 Map of Lost Lake
    1989 Map of Lost Lake
    1989 Lost Lake
    1989 Print · USGS
    Covers King County, including Kittitas County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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