1970s Maps of Somerset County, Maryland

Explore 10 historic maps of Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Somerset County, MD maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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

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