1970s Maps of North Carolina

1. 1970 Map of Kure Beach, 1972 Print

   

   1970 Kure Beach

   1972 Print · USGS

   The Lower Cape Fear region in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by military logistics and coastal history. Researchers can trace the layout of the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point or locate the Fort Fisher State Historic Site and The Rocks along the river.

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4. 1970 Map of Enochville, 1972 Print

   

   1970 Enochville

   1972 Print · USGS

   Rowan and Cabarrus counties in the early seventies reveal a landscape of rural congregations and emerging utility networks. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like St Pauls Ch, McKnight Sch, and the community at Enochville.

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7. 1970 Map of Hiddenite, 1972 Print

   

   1970 Hiddenite

   1972 Print · USGS

   Alexander County’s rolling hills and river valleys are captured here in the early 1970s, centered on the community of Hiddenite. Researchers can locate numerous rural landmarks including Linneys Grove Ch, the Quarry at Rocky Face, and the Zion Chapel Cem.

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10. 1970 Map of Mount Holly, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Mount Holly

    1972 Print · USGS

    Gaston County’s textile and rail corridor thrives in the early seventies, centered on the Catawba River and the bustling hub of Mount Holly. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Hillcrest Cem and Belmont Abbey College or follow the path of the Seaboard Coast Line.

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13. 1970 Map of Banoak, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Banoak

    1972 Print · USGS

    Catawba and Lincoln counties are shown here in the early seventies, a landscape of rolling Piedmont ridges and family farms. Researchers can trace local heritage through dozens of country landmarks like Cat Square, Hulls Crossroads, and the North Brook Sch No 3.

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16. 1970 Map of Lake Norman South, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Lake Norman South

    1972 Print · USGS

    Mecklenburg County enters the seventies as a newly created lakeside community following the damming of the Catawba River. Genealogists and historians can trace the local landscape through landmarks like Triangle Sch, the Seaboard Coast Line rail, and Allison Ferry.

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19. 1970 Map of Lincolnton East, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Lincolnton East

    1972 Print · USGS

    Eastern Lincoln County at the start of the 1970s shows a landscape of textile towns and busy rail corridors. Researchers can trace family roots through City Memorial Gardens, locate old neighborhood schools like Asbury Sch, or map the industrial reach of the SOUTHERN railroad.

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22. 1970 Map of China Grove, 1972 Print

    

    1970 China Grove

    1972 Print · USGS

    Rowan and Cabarrus counties are captured here during a period of significant growth along the Southern railway corridor. Genealogists and local historians can trace the evolution of China Grove and Landis, or locate landmarks like Bostian Sch and Millers Chapel.

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25. 1970 Map of Cornelius, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Cornelius

    1972 Print · USGS

    Mecklenburg County enters a new era in the early seventies as Lake Norman emerges alongside established rail towns. Local historians can trace old community hubs like Smithville and Caldwell or locate family sites at Mt Zion Ch Cem and Ramah Ch.

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28. 1970 Map of Cape Fear, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Cape Fear

    1972 Print · USGS

    The North Carolina coast at the dawn of the seventies is preserved in this orthophotomap of the Cape Fear point. Maritime historians and researchers can study the intricate Tidal Flat systems, the historic Bald Head Lighthouse, and the reaching Frying Pan Shoals.

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31. 1970 Map of Goldston, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Goldston

    1972 Print · USGS

    Chatham and Moore counties meet along the Deep River in the early seventies, where rail lines and river bends shaped local life. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Walters Sch, Mt Herman Ch, and the rural community of Goldston.

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34. 1970 Map of Maiden, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Maiden

    1972 Print · USGS

    Maiden and its surrounding Catawba County countryside appear in the early seventies as a thriving rail-centered community. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Ivey Memorial Ch, Pumpkin Center, and the Providence Mill.

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37. 1970 Map of Lowesville, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Lowesville

    1972 Print · USGS

    The rural landscape of Lincoln and Gaston Counties is captured here in the early seventies, just as modern infrastructure began to weave through established farming communities. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Tuckers Grove Ch Cem, Keever Cem, and the old rail stop at Alexis.

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40. 1970 Map of Cleveland, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Cleveland

    1972 Print · USGS

    Rowan County in the early seventies centers on the rail-side community of Cleveland and the rural crossroads of Mount Ulla. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the community through Thyatira Ch, Mill Bridge, and Knox Chapel.

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43. 1970 Map of Lake Norman North, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Lake Norman North

    1972 Print · USGS

    The northern reaches of Lake Norman are shown just years after the reservoir's creation, where you can trace the flooded Catawba River valley. Genealogists will find Webbs Chapel, Motto Grove Church, and the Brawley School.

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46. 1970 Map of Hampstead, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Hampstead

    1972 Print · USGS

    Coastal Pender County at the start of the 1970s reveals a landscape of quiet sounds and growing shoreline communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Hampstead or locate family markers near Topsail Beach and Mallory.

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49. 1970 Map of Gastonia North, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Gastonia North

    1972 Print · USGS

    Gaston County enters a period of significant suburban growth in the early seventies, centered on the expansion of Gastonia and Dallas. Researchers can trace local genealogy at Hollywood Cem or locate vanished landmarks like the Ashley High Sch and the original Gaston Memorial Hospital.

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52. 1970 Map of Wrightsville Beach, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Wrightsville Beach

    1972 Print · USGS

    Coastal New Hanover County comes into focus in the early seventies, showing the development of beach communities and mainland neighborhoods. Researchers can locate the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and trace waterways like Banks Channel and the Intracoastal Waterway.

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55. 1970 Map of Gibsonville, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Gibsonville

    1973 Print · USGS

    The Guilford and Alamance county line meets at the height of the Vietnam era, capturing the development of Gibsonville and Elon College. Researchers can trace rural community roots through numerous landmarks like Brick Ch, St Marks Ch, and Whitsett.

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58. 1970 Map of Kimesville, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Kimesville

    1973 Print · USGS

    The rural tri-county border area of Guilford, Alamance, and Randolph was a landscape of small churches and local airfields in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace family sites like Greene Sch and the Hornaday Pleasant Union Ch Cem or locate Causey Airfield.

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61. 1970 Map of Carolina Beach, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Carolina Beach

    1973 Print · USGS

    The Cape Fear River and the Atlantic coast meet in this 1970s orthophoto, showing the region during a period of significant military and coastal development. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Freeman Cem or explore the grounds of Orton Plantation and Snows Cut.

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64. 1970 Map of Pleasant Garden, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Pleasant Garden

    1973 Print · USGS

    The Piedmont countryside of Guilford and Randolph Counties is captured here in the early seventies as rural life and new growth intersected. Local historians can trace old homesteads near Burnetts Chapel, the railroad tracks through Pleasant Garden, and the winding Deep River.

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67. 1970 Map of Siloam, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Siloam

    1973 Print · USGS

    Surry County and Yadkin County are shown here in the early seventies, centered on the river-bend communities and the busy rail corridor. Researchers can trace rural lineages through the many cemeteries and country churches like Pine Hill Ch and Stanford Ch near the banks of the Ararat River.

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70. 1970 Map of Copeland, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Copeland

    1973 Print · USGS

    Surry County and the northern banks of the Yadkin River are captured here during the early 1970s. Local researchers can trace the rail-and-river geography of settlements like Rockford and Crutchfield or locate country landmarks such as Bear Creek Ch and Level Cross.

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73. 1970 Map of Watson, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Watson

    1973 Print · USGS

    Union County, North Carolina, is depicted here in the early seventies as a landscape of small farming communities and winding creeks. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Shiloh Ch, Fairfield, and the Williams Cem.

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