1980s Maps of Seattle, Washington

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


Seattle, WA maps

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  1. 1983 Map of Seattle South
    1983 Map of Seattle South
    1983 Seattle South
    1983 Print · USGS
    Seattle in the early eighties shows a dense urban landscape defined by its bustling harbor and growing infrastructure. Researchers can trace the development of Rainier Valley, the industrial footprint of Harbor Island, and the sites of landmarks like the Kingdome and Seattle Center.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1983 Map of Bellevue South
    1983 Map of Bellevue South
    1983 Bellevue South
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Eastside area between Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish was rapidly developing into a major suburban hub in the early eighties. Researchers can trace neighborhood growth through Beaux Arts Village, locate family records at Sunset Hills Mem Park (Cem), or follow the old Burlington Northern line.

  3. 1983 Map of Renton
    1983 Map of Renton
    1983 Renton
    1983 Print · USGS
    Renton and the Cedar River valley are shown here in the early eighties as suburban growth began to surround the massive Lake Youngs Watershed. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Greenwood Cem, the Burlington Northern railroad, and established neighborhoods from Bryn Mawr to Maple Valley.

  4. 1983 Map of Seattle North
    1983 Map of Seattle North
    1983 Seattle North
    1983 Print · USGS
    North Seattle and its surrounding waters are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing the city's dense residential expansion and maritime heritage. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood developments from Ballard to Wedgwood or locate local institutions like Acacia Mem Park (Cem) and the University of Washington.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1983 Map of Burien
    1983 Map of Burien
    1983 Burien
    1983 Print · USGS
    Puget Sound and the expanding Sea-Tac corridor define the landscape of King County in the early eighties. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from Vashon Island Airport to the Washington Memorial Park Cemetery and Burien General Hospital.

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