1870s Maps of the United States

Explore 5 historic maps of the United States from the 1870s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1870s — 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 the United States's landscape evolved across the 1870s, 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 1870s, 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 the United States's history through authentic maps from the 1870s. This is your window into the past.


United States maps

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  1. 1879 Map of Poteau Mountain
    1879 Map of Poteau Mountain
    1879 Poteau Mountain
    1879 Print · USGS
    Covers United States, including Waldron, Evening Shade, and other nearby areas

  2. 1879 Map of Cravens
    1879 Map of Cravens
    1879 Cravens
    1879 Print · USGS
    Covers United States, including Ozark, Wiederkehr Village, and other nearby areas

  3. 1879 Map of Fort Smith
    1879 Map of Fort Smith
    1879 Fort Smith
    1879 Print · USGS
    Covers United States, including Fort Smith, Van Buren, and other nearby areas

  4. 1879 Map of Mountain Home
    1879 Map of Mountain Home
    1879 Mountain Home
    1879 Print · USGS
    Covers United States, including Havana, Blue Mountain, and other nearby areas

  5. 1879 Map of Washington
    1879 Map of Washington
    1879 Washington
    1879 Print · USGS
    Covers United States, including Lost Corner, Raspberry, and other nearby areas

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