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1970s Maps of Anson County, North Carolina

Explore 16 historic maps of Anson 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 Anson County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Anson County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Anson County, NC maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Marshville, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Marshville, 1973 Print
    1970 Marshville
    1973 Print · USGS
    The northern Piedmont at the start of the 1970s shows the transition from a rail-dependent economy to a highway-driven one. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Sturdivants Crossroads, Pine View Cem, and the rural Meltonville Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Polkton, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Polkton, 1973 Print
    1970 Polkton
    1973 Print · USGS
    Anson County was a landscape of small farming hamlets and winding creek bottoms in the early seventies. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, from the Richmond-Sturdivant Cem to settlements like Sugar Town and Griffins Crossroads.
  7. 1970 Map of Mt. Croghan, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Mt. Croghan, 1973 Print
    1970 Mt. Croghan
    1973 Print · USGS
    The border country of the Carolinas is captured here in the early seventies, detailing the rural landscape of Anson and Chesterfield counties. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Mt Croghan and locate historic sites like Elizabeth Ch and Littles Quarters.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1970 Map of Olive Branch, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Olive Branch, 1973 Print
    1970 Olive Branch
    1973 Print · USGS
    Crossing the border between Union and Anson counties in the early seventies, this area shows a landscape defined by small farming communities and winding creek branches. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Baucoms Cem, Zion Crossroad Ch, and Rebel Hill.
  13. 1971 Map of Morven West, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Morven West, 1973 Print
    1971 Morven West
    1973 Print · USGS
    Anson County, North Carolina and Chesterfield County, South Carolina are mapped here in the early seventies as the rural landscape straddled the state line. Genealogists can trace family roots through local landmarks like Cason Old Field and churches such as Sandy Plains Ch and Pleasant Grove Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1971 Map of Diggs, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Diggs, 1973 Print
    1971 Diggs
    1973 Print · USGS
    The North and South Carolina borderlands come to life in the early 1970s, showing a landscape of railroad towns and rural parishes. Genealogists can trace family footprints at St Stephens Cem, Fulton, and along the historic Old Wire Road.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1971 Map of Morven East, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Morven East, 1973 Print
    1971 Morven East
    1973 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and South Carolina borderlands meet along the river in the early 1970s. Genealogists can trace family footprints through rural landmarks like Old Sneedsboro, Galilee Ch, and the mills at Brocks Mill and Everetts Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1971 Map of Russellville, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Russellville, 1973 Print
    1971 Russellville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Anson County in the early seventies shows a landscape of family-named creeks and rural parish life. Genealogists can trace family connections at New Grove Ch, West Rocky Ford Ch, and the local State Prison Camp along the Seaboard Coast Line.
  25. 1971 Map of Hornsboro, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Hornsboro, 1973 Print
    1971 Hornsboro
    1973 Print · USGS
    Crossing the North and South Carolina border in the early seventies, this survey shows the rural character of the land between Pageland and Hornsboro. Researchers can trace the locations of historic country churches like Wesley Chapel and the Hutsey Millpond.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1971 Map of Oakboro, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Oakboro, 1973 Print
    1971 Oakboro
    1973 Print · USGS
    Stanly and Union counties meet along the Rocky River in the early 1970s, where the Norfolk Southern rail line connects rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family roots at Oakboro Cem, Big Lick, and Mt Moriah Ch.
  31. 1971 Map of Aquadale, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Aquadale, 1973 Print
    1971 Aquadale
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Stanly and Anson Counties are revealed in this early 1970s survey of the Carolina Piedmont. Researchers can trace local genealogy through numerous landmarks including South Stanly High School, Bethlehem Ch, and the rail junction at Norwood.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1976 Map of Rockingham, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Rockingham, 1978 Print
    1976 Rockingham
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Pee Dee River basin and the evolving landscape of Richmond County are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Local historians can trace the development of settlements like Cordova and Pine Grove as they appeared decades ago.
  37. 1976 Map of Lilesville, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Lilesville, 1978 Print
    1976 Lilesville
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Anson County landscape in the mid-seventies is revealed through this aerial orthophoto, centered on the town of Lilesville. Researchers can trace the shoreline of Blewett Falls Lake and locate smaller settlements like Cairo among the forest and fields.
  40. 1976 Map of Mangum, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Mangum, 1978 Print
    1976 Mangum
    1978 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Anson County are seen from above in the mid-seventies, showing the detailed layout of farms and timberland. Genealogists and historians can trace the small settlements of Mangum and Ingram near the banks of Blewett Falls Lake.
  43. 1976 Map of Diggs, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Diggs, 1978 Print
    1976 Diggs
    1978 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Richmond County are seen here in the mid-1970s through a detailed aerial orthophoto. Researchers can pinpoint specific farmsteads and rural crossroads near Diggs, Ellerbe Grove, and Osborne during this era.
  46. 1976 Map of Morven East, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Morven East, 1978 Print
    1976 Morven East
    1978 Print · USGS
    Anson County and the borderlands of the Carolinas are captured in the mid-1970s as the Pee Dee River winds through rural farmland. Local historians can trace the footprints of established settlements like Morven and Mc Farlan alongside Everetts Lake.
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