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1970s Maps of Maryland

Explore 34 historic maps of Maryland 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 Maryland'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 Maryland's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 1970 Map of Waterford, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Waterford, 1971 Print
    1970 Waterford
    1971 Print · USGS
    Loudoun County’s rural landscape is captured here in the early seventies, featuring the prominent ridge of Catoctin Mountain and the winding Potomac River. Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing landmarks like Union Cemetery, Faith Chapel, and the historic settlement of Waterford.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Poolesville, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Poolesville, 1972 Print
    1970 Poolesville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Upper Montgomery County and the Potomac River shoreline are detailed here in the 1970s, showcasing a landscape of historic canal engineering and rural crossroads. You can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal to the Monocacy Aqueduct or find local landmarks like Elijah Ch and Mt Pleasant Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1970 Map of Point Of Rocks, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Point Of Rocks, 1972 Print
    1970 Point Of Rocks
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Virginia meet along the Potomac River corridor in the early 1970s, where rail and canal history remains visible. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside settlements like Brunswick and Lander, or locate rural landmarks like St Pauls Ch and Lewis Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1971 Map of Delmar
    1971 Map of Delmar
    1971 Delmar
    1971 Print · USGS
    The border town of Delmar and northern Salisbury appear here during the mid-twentieth century as rail and air transport reshaped the Delmarva landscape. Trace the Pennsylvania railroad line, the Salisbury Airport, and the Charity church.
  13. 1972 Map of Kingston, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Kingston, 1973 Print
    1972 Kingston
    1973 Print · USGS
    Somerset County in the early seventies shows a landscape of tidal creeks and deep-rooted rural communities. Genealogists can trace family footprints across numerous sites like Moores Chapel, Frogeye, and the crossroads at Pauls Corner.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1972 Map of Princess Anne, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Princess Anne, 1974 Print
    1972 Princess Anne
    1974 Print · USGS
    Somerset County's historic center is captured in the early seventies, showing the traditional Maryland landscape before late-century expansion. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Antioch Ch, Somerset High Sch, and the rail stops at Arden Station and Westover.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1972 Map of Passapatanzy, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Passapatanzy, 1974 Print
    1972 Passapatanzy
    1974 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia in the early seventies is revealed here through detailed aerial imagery of the peninsula between two great rivers. Trace the rural development around Passapatanzy and study the shoreline details along Potomac Creek and the Rappahannock River.
  22. 1972 Map of Deal Island, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Deal Island, 1974 Print
    1972 Deal Island
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore of Maryland in the early seventies reveals a landscape defined by tide and timber. Trace the water-based communities of Wenona, Chance, and Dames Quarter or locate family landmarks like Somerset Ch and St Pauls Ch among the marshes.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1972 Map of Marion, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Marion, 1975 Print
    1972 Marion
    1975 Print · USGS
    Somerset County’s tidal necks and marshlands are captured in detail during the early seventies as the maritime economy shifted toward recreation and preservation. Researchers can trace family roots through landmarks like St Andrews Ch, the Pennsylvania Central rail line, and the old cemetery at Upper Hill.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1972 Map of Monie, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Monie, 1975 Print
    1972 Monie
    1975 Print · USGS
    Somerset County's tidal marshes and small coastal hamlets are frozen in time during the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through the many small churches and roads like St James Ch, Oriole Cem, and Millard Long Road.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1972 Map of Kedges Straits, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Kedges Straits, 1975 Print
    1972 Kedges Straits
    1975 Print · USGS
    The maritime landscape of the Chesapeake Bay is captured in the early 1970s, showcasing the intricate wetlands of Somerset and Dorchester counties. Researchers can trace the shifting shorelines of Holland Island or locate the Solomons Lump Lighthouse and the Lookout Tower within the Martin National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print
    1972 Wilmington
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the 1970s, showcasing the region's dense transport networks and vast state forests. Trace early coastal development near Atlantic City or locate rural landmarks like Mount Holly and Dover Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1973 Map of Terrapin Sand Point
    1973 Map of Terrapin Sand Point
    1973 Terrapin Sand Point
    1973 Print · USGS
    The marshy fringes of Somerset County appear just after the early seventies in this aerial-based survey of the Chesapeake's Eastern Shore. Trace the tidal channels and points of Smith Island and Little Deal Island or explore the protected bounds of the Martin National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1973 Map of Richmond, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Richmond, 1974 Print
    1973 Richmond
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Tidewater and Piedmont come alive in the early seventies, showcasing a region defined by its great rivers and massive military installations. Researchers can trace the mid-century growth of Richmond or locate family sites near Amelia Court House and Highland Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1973 Map of Dividing Creek, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Dividing Creek, 1975 Print
    1973 Dividing Creek
    1975 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Worcester and Somerset counties remained a landscape of dense timber and quiet rural settlements in the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Emanuel Cem or locate old community centers like Whiteburg and Friendship Ch.
  46. 1973 Map of Richland Point, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Richland Point, 1975 Print
    1973 Richland Point
    1975 Print · USGS
    Lower and Middle Hooper Island are documented at the start of the 1970s in this detailed aerial study of the Dorchester County shoreline. Researchers can locate the Applegarth settlement, the Meeks Burial Pl, and waterway passages like The Thorofare.
  49. 1973 Map of Bloodsworth Island, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Bloodsworth Island, 1975 Print
    1973 Bloodsworth Island
    1975 Print · USGS
    The marshlands and tidal reaches of the lower Chesapeake are captured here in the early seventies, detailing a landscape defined by the U S Naval Reservation. Researchers can trace the remote settlements of Crockeron and Bishop or locate the Bethany Ch Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1973 Map of Vienna, 1980 Print
    1973 Map of Vienna, 1980 Print
    1973 Vienna
    1980 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia undergoes a dramatic transformation into a suburban hub during the late seventies. Researchers can trace the development of Reston and Vienna alongside historic landmarks like Colvin Run Mill and the Wolf Trap Farm Park.
  55. 1977 Map of Hanesville
    1977 Map of Hanesville
    1977 Hanesville
    1977 Print · USGS
    Kent County's eastern shore in the late twentieth century reveals a landscape of quiet tidewater necks and historic landings. You can trace the rural church sites of St Georges Church and St James Church or locate the shoreline at Buck Neck Landing.
  58. 1977 Map of Avilton, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Avilton, 1979 Print
    1977 Avilton
    1979 Print · USGS
    Garrett County in the late seventies is captured in this detailed aerial perspective of the ridgelines and rural settlements. Researchers can trace the exact footprint of family farms near Avilton and identify the shoreline of the Frostburg Reservoir.
  61. 1977 Map of Accident, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Accident, 1979 Print
    1977 Accident
    1979 Print · USGS
    Western Maryland's agricultural landscape is seen in detail during the late seventies through this aerial survey of Garrett County. Genealogists and local historians can trace the specific layouts of family farms and homesteads near Accident and the slopes of Rich Hill.
  64. 1977 Map of Cumberland, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Cumberland, 1979 Print
    1977 Cumberland
    1979 Print · USGS
    Western Maryland settlements follow the narrow valley floors in the late seventies, clustered around the gap at Cumberland. Trace the residential growth and industrial layouts from Ellerslie to the ridges of Little Allegheny Mountain.
  67. 1977 Map of Grantsville, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Grantsville, 1979 Print
    1977 Grantsville
    1979 Print · USGS
    Maryland's high mountain country is captured during the late seventies, showing the rural landscape around the Pennsylvania border. Researchers can trace the riverbank layout of Casselman, the cross-border influence of Springs, and the forested slopes of Meadow Mountain.
  70. 1977 Map of Friendsville, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Friendsville, 1979 Print
    1977 Friendsville
    1979 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia is seen in the late seventies through this detailed aerial orthophoto. Researchers can trace the rural layouts of Friendsville and Markleysburg alongside the Youghiogheny River Lake.
  73. 1977 Map of Frostburg, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Frostburg, 1979 Print
    1977 Frostburg
    1979 Print · USGS
    Maryland's western highlands come into sharp focus in the late seventies, showing the mountain communities around the Frostburg State campus. Genealogists and historians can trace the road and rail patterns connecting Frostburg to Eckhart Mines and Midlothian.
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