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1970s Maps of Clay County, Illinois

Explore 5 historic maps of Clay 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 Clay 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

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

Clay County, IL maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Clay City, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Clay City, 1971 Print
    1970 Clay City
    1971 Print · USGS
    Clay County at the dawn of the seventies is defined here by the intersection of river transport and petroleum industry. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Hanna Cem and South Freedom Ch alongside the busy Baltimore and Ohio rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Enterprise, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Enterprise, 1971 Print
    1970 Enterprise
    1971 Print · USGS
    Wayne and Clay counties are shown here in the 1970s, a period when the local economy was shaped by the Clay City Oil Field and river bottom farming. Researchers can locate numerous family burial sites and rural landmarks like Enterprise, Laird Cem, and Patterson Ch.
  7. 1970 Map of Flora, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Flora, 1971 Print
    1970 Flora
    1971 Print · USGS
    Clay County at the start of the 1970s reveals a landscape of railroad hubs and active oil fields. Researchers can trace the Baltimore and Ohio line through Flora or locate rural landmarks like Beulah Church and the Clay City Oil Field.
  10. 1970 Map of Cisne, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Cisne, 1972 Print
    1970 Cisne
    1972 Print · USGS
    Cisne and the surrounding Wayne County countryside are captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape where the railroad and oil industry met. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural burial grounds like Stine Cem and Madden Cem or trace the Baltimore and Ohio rail line past Rinard.
  13. 1971 Map of Mount Erie, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Mount Erie, 1973 Print
    1971 Mount Erie
    1973 Print · USGS
    Wayne County settlement centers on the high ground near Mount Erie in the early 1970s, while the Little Wabash River meanders through the bottomlands. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous local sites like Wynoose Cem, Forest Ridge Ch, and the crossroads at Bennington.
    2 unique versions available
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