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1970s Maps of Burke County, Georgia

Explore 9 historic maps of Burke 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 Burke 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.
  • 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.
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Start exploring Burke County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Burke County, GA maps

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  1. 1973 Map of Old Town, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Old Town, 1976 Print
    1973 Old Town
    1976 Print · USGS
    Settlements and river bends along the Ogeechee River defined this corner of Georgia in the early 1970s. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of numerous rural churches like Mt Olive Ch and Union Bethel Ch, or locate the Old Railroad Grade near Old Town.
  4. 1973 Map of Colemans Lake, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Colemans Lake, 1976 Print
    1973 Colemans Lake
    1976 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain river life and rural Georgia rail hubs meet in the early 1970s where three counties converge. Genealogists and local historians can trace family church sites like Mt Sinai Ch and Green Grove Ch or explore the river-bottom geography of Seven Cypresses and Franklins Bluff.
  7. 1974 Map of Midville, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Midville, 1976 Print
    1974 Midville
    1976 Print · USGS
    Midville and the Ogeechee River valley are captured here in the mid-1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by swampy oxbows and rural Georgia crossroads. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Murphree School, Sherrod Cemetery, and Johnsons Grove Church.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1974 Map of Bellevue, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Bellevue, 1976 Print
    1974 Bellevue
    1976 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain wetlands and rural settlements define this Burke County landscape during the mid-seventies. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous historic sites like Big Buckhead Ch, McCullough Millpond, and Porterville Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1974 Map of Scotts Corner, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Scotts Corner, 1976 Print
    1974 Scotts Corner
    1976 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Burke and Jenkins counties is captured here in the mid-seventies as traditional rail service faded. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Bark Camp Ch, Rosier Cem, and Burtons Millpond.
  16. 1978 Map of Hilltonia
    1978 Map of Hilltonia
    1978 Hilltonia
    1978 Print · USGS
    Screven County in the late 1970s is a landscape of rural crossroads and river landings along the winding Brier Creek. Genealogists can trace family and community roots through numerous local landmarks like Mt Pleasant Cem, Johnson Grove Ch, and the settlement of Hilltonia.
  19. 1978 Map of Burtons Ferry Landing
    1978 Map of Burtons Ferry Landing
    1978 Burtons Ferry Landing
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Savannah River borderlands in the 1970s reveal a quiet landscape of oxbow lakes and rural churches. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Andrews Chapel, Zion Ch, and the riverside site of Burtons Ferry Landing.
  22. 1978 Map of Sardis
    1978 Map of Sardis
    1978 Sardis
    1978 Print · USGS
    Sardis and the surrounding Burke County countryside are captured here in the late 1970s, reflecting a landscape of established rural churches and winding creeks. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Beech Branch Cem, Old McCoy Ch, and the small settlement at Brinson.
  25. 1978 Map of Perkins
    1978 Map of Perkins
    1978 Perkins
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Burke and Jenkins county line comes into focus in the late 1970s, as the railroad network defines the rural landscape. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Cullen Cem and Habersham Ch, or trace the grounds of Magnolia Springs State Park.
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