1970s Maps of Carthage, Illinois

Explore 2 historic maps of Carthage 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 Carthage'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 Carthage's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Carthage, IL maps

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  1. 1974 Map of Carthage East, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Carthage East, 1978 Print
    1974 Carthage East
    1978 Print · USGS
    Hancock County in the mid-1970s reveals a productive Illinois landscape where the eastern outskirts of Carthage meet the winding La Moine River. Genealogists and local researchers can trace historic burial sites like Old Brick Cem and landmarks such as the Robert Morris Jr College campus.

  2. 1974 Map of Carthage West, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Carthage West, 1978 Print
    1974 Carthage West
    1978 Print · USGS
    Hancock County in the mid-1970s exhibits a landscape of organized prairie agriculture and bustling rail-junction towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Carthage through its local institutions like Robert Morris Jr College and several burial grounds, including Moss Ridge Cem.

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