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1970s Maps of Franklin County, Indiana

Explore 7 historic maps of Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Franklin County, IN maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Alpine, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Alpine, 1973 Print
    1971 Alpine
    1973 Print · USGS
    Fayette and Franklin Counties come together along the river valley in the early seventies, where rail and water dominate the landscape. Researchers can trace the Penn Central tracks through Nulltown, Alpine, and Laurel, or locate family sites at Tullis Chapel Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1972 Map of Everton, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Everton, 1973 Print
    1972 Everton
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Fayette, Franklin, and Union counties are detailed here during the early seventies. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Mt Garrison Cem and the Little Children Home, or trace the path of Village Creek.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1972 Map of Metamora, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Metamora, 1973 Print
    1972 Metamora
    1973 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's river valley and canal history are on display in the early seventies, centered on the transit corridors of the Whitewater River. Researchers can locate historic sites like the Indian Mound, the Aqueduct at Metamora, and several rural burial grounds including St Nicholas Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1972 Map of Brookville, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Brookville, 1973 Print
    1972 Brookville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Brookville and the Whitewater River valley are captured in the early seventies, showing a landscape shaped by both historic canals and modern reservoirs. Researchers can trace family sites at St Michaels Ch and Maple Grove Cem or locate the Whitewater Canal Memorial Lock.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1974 Map of Cedar Grove, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Cedar Grove, 1975 Print
    1974 Cedar Grove
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Whitewater River valley in the mid-1970s shows a landscape of riverfront rail towns and high ridge farms. Researchers can trace family sites near Saint Leon or locate local landmarks like Smyrna Ch and the Penn Central railroad line.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1974 Map of New Fairfield, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of New Fairfield, 1975 Print
    1974 New Fairfield
    1975 Print · USGS
    Union County's landscape undergoes a major transformation in the mid-1970s as the Whitewater valley is reshaped by large-scale water projects. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries and church sites such as Old Franklin Ch and New Hope Cem alongside the Baltimore and Ohio rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1974 Map of Whitcomb, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Whitcomb, 1975 Print
    1974 Whitcomb
    1975 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's landscape shows the transformation from a river valley to a reservoir environment in the mid-1970s. Trace local roots at Big Cedar Ch, explore the community of Mount Carmel, or locate the historic earthworks of The Mounds.
    3 unique versions available
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