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1970s Maps of Indiana

Explore 107 historic maps of Indiana 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 Indiana'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 Indiana's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Indiana maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Mauckport, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Mauckport, 1972 Print
    1970 Mauckport
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley at the start of the 1970s reveals a landscape of riverfront towns and steep timbered ridges. Genealogists and historians can locate riverside landmarks like Mauckport and Morvins Landing or inland sites like Mt Zion Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Alton, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Alton, 1972 Print
    1970 Alton
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River meanders between Indiana and Kentucky in the 1970s, shaping the life of riverfront towns and upland forests. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside settlements like Alton and Concordia, or find family landmarks such as St Theresa Academy and Owens Cem.
  7. 1970 Map of Beechwood, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Beechwood, 1972 Print
    1970 Beechwood
    1972 Print · USGS
    Southern Indiana's river bends and deep forests are captured here just as modern highway expansions were being planned in the early seventies. Local historians can trace family roots through numerous remote sites like Old Union Ch, Riddle Cem, and the Buzzard Roost Lookout Tower.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1970 Map of Eminence, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Eminence, 1972 Print
    1970 Eminence
    1972 Print · USGS
    The crossroads of Putnam and Morgan counties are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape of small farming towns and rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family sites at Walnut Chapel, the Whitaker-Patrick Cem, and the historic Covered Bridge.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1970 Map of Paoli, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Paoli, 1972 Print
    1970 Paoli
    1972 Print · USGS
    Indiana's hilly southern interior is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the historic crossroads of Paoli. Local researchers can trace old property lines against the Old Indian Treaty Boundary or locate rural landmarks like Braxtons Siding, Stouts Chapel, and Syria.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1970 Map of New Amsterdam, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of New Amsterdam, 1972 Print
    1970 New Amsterdam
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River borderlands of Indiana and Kentucky remained a world of steep ridges and riverside hamlets in the early seventies. Researchers can trace family sites and rural landmarks like Greer Cem, the community of Battletown, and the river crossing at New Amsterdam.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1970 Map of Cloverdale, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Cloverdale, 1972 Print
    1970 Cloverdale
    1972 Print · USGS
    Southern Putnam County is captured here in the early seventies, showcasing a transition from rural rail-side life to the interstate era. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations at Old Bethel Cem, locate the Township Sch in Cloverdale, or find the Old RR Grade near Putnamville.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1970 Map of Leavenworth, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Leavenworth, 1972 Print
    1970 Leavenworth
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley near the Crawford and Harrison county line is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the historic river town of Leavenworth. Genealogists and hikers can trace old family burial sites like Mt Hope Ch Cem or explore landmarks such as Wyandotte Cave and the landing at Schooner Point Landing.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1970 Map of Lizton, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lizton, 1972 Print
    1970 Lizton
    1972 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Boone and Hendricks counties comes to life in the early seventies, centered on the railroad town of Lizton. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at the Poplar Grove Cemetery or locate the Pinnell School and Old Union Church.
  28. 1970 Map of Campbellsburg, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Campbellsburg, 1972 Print
    1970 Campbellsburg
    1972 Print · USGS
    Southern Indiana rail and river life converge here during the early seventies, centered on the MONON line. Researchers can trace the layout of small settlements like Saltillo and Campbellsburg or locate rural landmarks like Fishing Creek Chapel and Freedom Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1970 Map of Cloverport, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Cloverport, 1972 Print
    1970 Cloverport
    1972 Print · USGS
    The banks of the Ohio River in the early 1970s reveal a mix of river-town industry and rural ridge-top life. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and landmarks near Cloverport, Patesville, and the Harris Memorial Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1970 Map of Coatesville, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Coatesville, 1972 Print
    1970 Coatesville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Indiana farmland and rail corridors define the landscape between Coatesville and Stilesville during the early 1970s. Trace the paths of the National Road and the Penn Central tracks past local landmarks like Bethel Ch and Sunset Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1970 Map of Clayton, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Clayton, 1972 Print
    1970 Clayton
    1972 Print · USGS
    Southern Hendricks County at the start of the 1970s shows a landscape transitioning around its historic transit corridors. Genealogists can trace family names through sites like Old Spring Cem or locate the Drive-in Theater and Cascade Sch along the NATIONAL ROAD.
  40. 1970 Map of Modesto, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Modesto, 1972 Print
    1970 Modesto
    1972 Print · USGS
    The hills of central Indiana remained a mix of dense timber and rural homesteads during the early seventies. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Sodom Cem, Liberty Ch, and the small settlement of Modesto.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1970 Map of Hall, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Hall, 1972 Print
    1970 Hall
    1972 Print · USGS
    Morgan and Hendricks counties are captured here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape of small crossroads settlements and family farms. Local historians can trace established rural landmarks like Mt Pleasant Cem, the community of Hall, and Mt Moriah Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1970 Map of Valeene, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Valeene, 1972 Print
    1970 Valeene
    1972 Print · USGS
    Southern Indiana's rugged backcountry is shown in the early seventies, featuring the foundational surveying point for the entire state. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate family sites like Purkhiser Cem or the rural settlement of Valeene.
  49. 1970 Map of Livonia, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Livonia, 1972 Print
    1970 Livonia
    1972 Print · USGS
    Indiana's limestone country in the early seventies reveals a landscape of sinking streams and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Lost River Ch, Posey Chapel, and the small settlement of Bromer.
  52. 1970 Map of Rome, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Rome, 1972 Print
    1970 Rome
    1972 Print · USGS
    The banks of the Ohio River define this 1970s landscape where Perry County, Indiana meets Breckinridge County, Kentucky. Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous hillside sites like St Peters Ch and Maier Cem, or locate the riverfront rail stops at Stephensport and Addison.
  55. 1970 Map of Plainfield, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Plainfield, 1972 Print
    1970 Plainfield
    1972 Print · USGS
    Plainfield and the surrounding townships were rapidly evolving in the early seventies as the National Road and rail lines spurred new development. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Salem Ch, Spring Hill Cem, or the institutional grounds of the Indiana Boys School.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1970 Map of Dunreith, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Dunreith, 1972 Print
    1970 Dunreith
    1972 Print · USGS
    Henry and Rush counties are captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by historic transit and rural industry. Trace the intersections of the National Road with several rail lines and find local landmarks like Beard Sch and Stone Quarry Mills.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1970 Map of Paragon, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Paragon, 1972 Print
    1970 Paragon
    1972 Print · USGS
    Morgan County's river-bottoms and high ridges are shown here in the 1970s, just as the local rural character remained defined by the White River. Researchers can trace old family lines through Friendship Park Cem, Lingle Cem, and small settlements like Plano and Paragon.
    5 unique versions available
  64. 1970 Map of Mattingly, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Mattingly, 1972 Print
    1970 Mattingly
    1972 Print · USGS
    Breckinridge County sits along the Ohio River during the early seventies, centered on the historic rail town of Cloverport. Local historians can trace family ties at rural landmarks like Mattingly, New Bethel Ch, and the Chapin Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1970 Map of Cannelton, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Cannelton, 1972 Print
    1970 Cannelton
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley at the Indiana-Kentucky border shows its industrial and spiritual heart in the early seventies. Genealogists can locate family sites like Keiser Mill, St Michaels Cem, and Township Sch tucked among the hollows.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1970 Map of Danville, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Danville, 1972 Print
    1970 Danville
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Hendricks County seat at Danville and the surrounding township lands are captured here in the early 1970s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Penn Central and Baltimore and Ohio railroads or locate rural landmarks like Mt Pleasant Cem and Montclair.
  73. 1970 Map of Brownsburg, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Brownsburg, 1972 Print
    1970 Brownsburg
    1972 Print · USGS
    Hendricks County is seen here at a pivotal moment of suburban growth during the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous burial sites like St Malachy West Cem and Abner Creek Cem or locate long-standing landmarks like Bartlett Chapel.
    3 unique versions available
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