1970s Maps of Columbia County, New York

Explore 12 historic maps of Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Columbia County, NY maps

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  1. 1973 Map of State Line, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of State Line, 1974 Print
    1973 State Line
    1974 Print · USGS
    The New York-Massachusetts state line in the early 1970s shows a high-country landscape shaped by early mining and modern transit. Researchers can trace the path of the Penn Central railroad or locate old burial grounds like St Patricks Cem and the West Stockbridge Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1973 Map of Egremont, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Egremont, 1974 Print
    1973 Egremont
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires meet the New York border in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of mountain forests and valley settlements. Researchers can locate Simon's Rock Early College, trace the Appalachian Trail, and find the Battlesite Mon near South Egremont.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1973 Map of Canaan, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Canaan, 1975 Print
    1973 Canaan
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Taconic Range borderlands in the early seventies feature a mix of racing culture and historic valley settlements. Trace the grounds of the Lebanon Valley Speedway or locate family sites at the Cemetery of the Evergreens and Canaan Center.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1973 Map of Pittsfield West, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Pittsfield West, 1975 Print
    1973 Pittsfield West
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires meet the Taconic Range in the 1970s as urban growth pushes west into the mountains. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Shaker Village, locate St Josephs Cemetery, and find old camps like Camp Marion White.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1973 Map of Hancock, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Hancock, 1975 Print
    1973 Hancock
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts-New York borderlands in the early 1970s feature a blend of deep-rooted valley settlements and developing alpine recreation. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade or locate historic sites like Hancock Central Sch and St Josephs Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1975 Map of State Line, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of State Line, 1981 Print
    1975 State Line
    1981 Print · USGS
    The border country between Massachusetts and New York is documented here in the mid-seventies, showing the rugged terrain of the Berkshires. Researchers can trace land patterns around West Stockbridge Center, Williamsville, and along the winding Green River.

  7. 1975 Map of Bashbish Falls, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Bashbish Falls, 1981 Print
    1975 Bashbish Falls
    1981 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region comes into focus in the mid-1970s through this aerial orthophotograph of the Berkshires. Researchers can trace the layout of small communities like Joyceville and Taconic against the heights of Mt Everett and Bear Mtn.

  8. 1975 Map of Canaan, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Canaan, 1981 Print
    1975 Canaan
    1981 Print · USGS
    Eastern Columbia County comes into focus in the mid-1970s through this detailed aerial orthophotomap. Researchers can trace the development of Canaan and New Lebanon, or locate rural homesteads near Queechy Lake and Flatbrook.

  9. 1975 Map of Egremont, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Egremont, 1981 Print
    1975 Egremont
    1981 Print · USGS
    The rural Berkshire landscape of the mid-1970s is captured in this orthophoto, showing the agricultural heart of southwestern Massachusetts. Genealogists and local historians can trace property boundaries and land use around South Egremont, North Egremont, and Prospect Lake.

  10. 1975 Map of Hancock, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Hancock, 1981 Print
    1975 Hancock
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires meet the New York state line in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape of high ridges and narrow farm valleys. Researchers can trace the rural layouts of Hancock and Stephentown or locate landmarks like Brodie Mountain.

  11. 1975 Map of Pittsfield West, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Pittsfield West, 1981 Print
    1975 Pittsfield West
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires in the mid-seventies reveal a landscape of growing urban centers and preserved rural enclaves. Researchers can trace the development of Pittsfield or locate historic footprints at Shaker Village and Stevens Corner.

  12. 1978 Map of Wilmington, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Wilmington, 1979 Print
    1978 Wilmington
    1979 Print · USGS
    The High Peaks region during the late seventies shows a landscape defined by mountain ranges and river valleys. Researchers can trace historical sites like West Kilns, the Whiteface Memorial Highway, and the Goodspeed Cem.

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