1970s Maps of Marion County, Florida

Explore 16 historic maps of Marion County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Marion County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Marion County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Marion County, FL maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Ft McCoy, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Ft McCoy, 1973 Print
    1970 Ft McCoy
    1973 Print · USGS
    Marion County's river-fed wetlands and forests are captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing the intricate relationship between the Oklawaha River and its surrounding communities. Researchers can trace historic river access points like Strouds Landing and Parch Landing or locate family sites near Fort McCoy and Graveyard Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1970 Map of Welaka, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Welaka, 1973 Print
    1970 Welaka
    1973 Print · USGS
    The St. Johns River corridor and Ocala National Forest are shown here in the 1970s, during a period of quiet riverside growth. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements and landings like Welaka, Fruitland, and Norwalk Landing.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1970 Map of Lake Delancy, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Lake Delancy, 1973 Print
    1970 Lake Delancy
    1973 Print · USGS
    Marion and Putnam counties meet in this 1970s survey of the Florida scrub, where the Ocala National Forest preserves a landscape of high islands and deep lakes. Researchers can trace the layout of Kerr City or locate recreation spots like Grassy Pond Recreation Area and the remote Lake Delancy.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1970 Map of Salt Springs, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Salt Springs, 1973 Print
    1970 Salt Springs
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Marion County wetlands and Ocala backcountry come alive in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of spring runs and vast prairies. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths around Salt Springs, the shores of Lake George, and remote sites like Hopkins Prairie.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1970 Map of Lynne, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Lynne, 1973 Print
    1970 Lynne
    1973 Print · USGS
    Marion County in the early seventies is a landscape of river landings and forest settlements. Genealogists can locate family sites near Grahamsville and Bruceville or trace old routes by the Ocklawaha Bridge Ch and East Marion Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1970 Map of Halfmoon Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Halfmoon Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Halfmoon Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    Marion County's lake-filled wetlands are captured here in the early 1970s within the Ocala National Forest. Researchers can trace old forest access via the Jeep Trail or locate vanished sites like the Trailer Park near Halfmoon Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1970 Map of Eureka Dam, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Eureka Dam, 1973 Print
    1970 Eureka Dam
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Ocklawaha River is captured during its transformation by the Cross Florida Barge Canal project in the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can locate riverside landmarks like Cracker Landing, Eureka, and the Bethel Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1970 Map of Lake Weir, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Lake Weir, 1973 Print
    1970 Lake Weir
    1973 Print · USGS
    Marion County's lake country is captured here during the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by the citrus-era railroad and river lock systems. Researchers can trace the Seaboard Coast Line through Candler or locate the Moss Bluff Lock and Dam and St Pauls Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1970 Map of Lake Kerr, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Lake Kerr, 1973 Print
    1970 Lake Kerr
    1973 Print · USGS
    In the heart of the Ocala National Forest during the early 1970s, this area centers on the waters of Lake Kerr. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade, locate the Cem near Kerr City, and find landmarks like the Eureka Lookout Tower.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1972 Map of Juniper Springs, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Juniper Springs, 1973 Print
    1972 Juniper Springs
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Ocala National Forest in the early seventies reveals a landscape of artesian springs and restricted military territory. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the U S Naval Reservation and locate historic recreation sites like Fern Hammock Springs and Juniper Prairie.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1972 Map of Farles Lake, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Farles Lake, 1973 Print
    1972 Farles Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    Marion and Lake counties in the early 1970s reveal a landscape of dense timber and hidden waters within the Ocala National Forest. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade or locate early facilities like Camp Ocala and the Pittman Work Center.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1972 Map of Lake Mary, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Lake Mary, 1973 Print
    1972 Lake Mary
    1973 Print · USGS
    Within the Ocala National Forest in the early seventies, this survey traces the wild wetlands and early settlements along the Oklawaha River. Genealogists and researchers can locate landmarks like Moss Bluff, the Big Scrub Camp, and the small Cem tucked near the riverbanks.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1978 Map of Ocala, 1980 Print
    1978 Map of Ocala, 1980 Print
    1978 Ocala
    1980 Print · USGS
    Florida's interior heartland and Gulf coast are seen here in the late seventies, showing the transition from freshwater springs to coastal hammocks. Genealogists and historians can trace the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad through Chiefland, Bronson, and Dunnellon.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1978 Map of Daytona Beach, 1980 Print
    1978 Map of Daytona Beach, 1980 Print
    1978 Daytona Beach
    1980 Print · USGS
    Coastal development meets the wild Florida interior in the late seventies, spanning from the Atlantic beaches to the St. Johns River. Trace the growth of Daytona Beach or find inland outposts like Salt Springs, De Leon Springs, and the U S Naval Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1979 Map of Inverness, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Inverness, 1980 Print
    1979 Inverness
    1980 Print · USGS
    The West Central Florida coastline and lake regions are captured here in the late seventies, showing the transition from Gulf marshes to the interior wetlands. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites near Inverness or trace the early rail corridors of the Seaboard Coast Line through Wildwood and Okahumpka.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1979 Map of Orlando, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Orlando, 1980 Print
    1979 Orlando
    1980 Print · USGS
    Central Florida's lake country and growing urban corridors are captured here just before the decade's end. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from citrus rail towns like Winter Garden to the suburban expansion along I-4 and Florida's Turnpike.
    3 unique versions available

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