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1970s Maps of Bedford, Indiana

Explore 4 historic maps of Bedford 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 Bedford'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 Bedford's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Bedford, IN maps

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  1. 1978 Map of Oolitic
    1978 Map of Oolitic
    1978 Oolitic
    1978 Print · USGS
    Lawrence County limestone country is seen here in the late seventies, centered on the bustling quarrying hubs of Oolitic and East Oolitic. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family-named burial sites like Anderson Cem and Perkins Cem alongside the heavy rail lines of the Louisville and Nashville.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1978 Map of Bartlettsville, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Bartlettsville, 1979 Print
    1978 Bartlettsville
    1979 Print · USGS
    In the late 1970s, the rural landscapes of Lawrence County remained centered around small settlements and the timbered hills of the Hoosier National Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like Covey Cem, Ramsey Ridge Ch, and the old rail corridor of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1978 Map of Bedford East, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Bedford East, 1979 Print
    1978 Bedford East
    1979 Print · USGS
    Lawrence County enters the late seventies with the city of Bedford surrounded by active rail lines and river bends. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Beach Grove Cemetery and explore old rail routes like the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1979 Map of Bedford West
    1979 Map of Bedford West
    1979 Bedford West
    1979 Print · USGS
    Lawrence County enters the late seventies with its limestone quarries and river bends clearly defined. Researchers can trace rural lineages through the Wesley Chapel, Crest Haven Cem, and the winding Milwaukee Road railroad.
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