1970s Maps of Monroe County, Indiana

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


Monroe County, IN maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1975 Map of Owensburg, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Owensburg, 1976 Print
    1975 Owensburg
    1976 Print · USGS
    Southern Indiana's rural hills and hollows are documented here during the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of local life and federal land use. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like Dishman Cem or explore the geography of Popcorn and Owensburg.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

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