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1970s Maps of Hancock County, Georgia

Explore 14 historic maps of Hancock 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 Hancock County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Hancock County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Hancock County, GA maps

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  1. 1972 Map of Liberty, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Liberty, 1974 Print
    1972 Liberty
    1974 Print · USGS
    Greene County is depicted in the early seventies as a landscape of deep river bends and rural church communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of Richland Creek and locate family landmarks such as Liberty Chapel, Flat Rock Ch, and Lawrence Center.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1972 Map of Shoulderbone, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Shoulderbone, 1974 Print
    1972 Shoulderbone
    1974 Print · USGS
    Hancock County in the early seventies remains a landscape of traditional rural communities and deep-seated family roots. Genealogists can locate numerous country landmarks such as Fairmount Ch, Warren Chapel, and the settlement of Shoulderbone.
  7. 1972 Map of Meda, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Meda, 1974 Print
    1972 Meda
    1974 Print · USGS
    Putnam County in the early seventies was a landscape of small settlements and rural congregations connected by the Central of Georgia railroad. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Philadelphia Ch, Wesley Chapel, and the Lookout Tower near Meda.
  10. 1972 Map of Sparta NW, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Sparta NW, 1974 Print
    1972 Sparta NW
    1974 Print · USGS
    The intersection of Hancock, Taliaferro, and Greene counties comes into focus during the early seventies, showing a landscape of traditional Georgia farmsteads and waterways. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Powelton, Battery Ch, and the Dixon Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1972 Map of Jewell, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Jewell, 1974 Print
    1972 Jewell
    1974 Print · USGS
    Hancock and Warren counties are shown here in the early 1970s, as rural communities remained centered around the river and local churches. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Trinity Cem and Hickory Grove or trace the early paths of Georgia 16 near Jewell.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1972 Map of Mitchell, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Mitchell, 1975 Print
    1972 Mitchell
    1975 Print · USGS
    Glascock County is documented in the early seventies, showing a rural landscape defined by the winding Ogeechee River and its creeks. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Friendship Ch, Kents Millpond, and the settlement of Agricola.
  19. 1972 Map of Devereux, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Devereux, 1975 Print
    1972 Devereux
    1975 Print · USGS
    Hancock and Baldwin counties in the early 1970s appear as a landscape of small rail-side settlements and rural parishes. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like Carrs Station, Hutchings Cem, and St Lukes Ch.
  22. 1972 Map of White Plains, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of White Plains, 1975 Print
    1972 White Plains
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Georgia countryside at the junction of Greene, Hancock, and Taliaferro Counties is captured here in the early seventies. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Pierce Chapel, Mosquito Crossing, and Centennial Ch among the many creeks and hollows.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1972 Map of Lake Sinclair West, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Lake Sinclair West, 1975 Print
    1972 Lake Sinclair West
    1975 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Oconee and Little Rivers in the early seventies shows a landscape transformed by power generation and lakeside growth. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Rooty Creek Ch, the Central of Georgia rail line, and the John Milledge Academy.
  28. 1972 Map of Lake Sinclair East, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Lake Sinclair East, 1975 Print
    1972 Lake Sinclair East
    1975 Print · USGS
    The shorelines of Lake Sinclair in the early seventies reveal a landscape transitioning between rural heritage and new industrial utility. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Island Creek Ch and Walls Cem or locate the Powerplant near Carter Island.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1972 Map of Sparta, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Sparta, 1975 Print
    1972 Sparta
    1975 Print · USGS
    Hancock County, Georgia, is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the historic crossroads of Sparta. Researchers can locate numerous local landmarks including the Beaver Lookout Tower, John Hancock Academy, and the rural community at Culverton.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1972 Map of Sparta NE, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Sparta NE, 1975 Print
    1972 Sparta NE
    1975 Print · USGS
    Northeast of Sparta in the early seventies, this rural landscape centers on the historic settlement of Powelton and the Ogeechee River. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural landmarks like New Hope Ch, Greenwood Ch, and the Barnett Lookout Tower.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1972 Map of Rockville, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Rockville, 1975 Print
    1972 Rockville
    1975 Print · USGS
    Putnam County's rural character is on full display in the early seventies as the waters of Lake Sinclair reach into the wooded hills. Genealogists can trace family roots through several local landmarks like St Pauls Ch, Jenkins Grove Chapel, and the Rockville settlement.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1972 Map of Friendship, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Friendship, 1975 Print
    1972 Friendship
    1975 Print · USGS
    Middle Georgia's rural character is preserved here in the early seventies, where the settlement of Friendship sits near a complex web of county boundaries. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like Nebo Ch, Harmony Ch, and the old Indian Trail Road.
    2 unique versions available
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