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1970s Maps of Cabarrus County, North Carolina

Explore 9 historic maps of Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus 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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Cabarrus County, NC maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Enochville, 1972 Print
    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.
  4. 1970 Map of China Grove, 1972 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1970 Map of Cornelius, 1972 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1971 Map of Midland, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Midland, 1973 Print
    1971 Midland
    1973 Print · USGS
    Midland and the surrounding Piedmont countryside are captured in the early seventies as the region maintained its rural character. Genealogists can trace family landmarks at Mill Grove Ch Cem, Clear Creek Ch, and the crossroads at Brief.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1971 Map of Stanfield, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Stanfield, 1973 Print
    1971 Stanfield
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rural Piedmont region of North Carolina comes into focus here in the early seventies, centered on the Rocky River borderlands. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous country congregations including Philadelphia Ch, Antioch Ch, and Loves Chapel Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1971 Map of Mint Hill, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Mint Hill, 1973 Print
    1971 Mint Hill
    1973 Print · USGS
    Eastern Mecklenburg County is shown in the early seventies as small towns like Mint Hill and Wilgrove began to feel the outward expansion of Charlotte. Researchers can trace genealogical roots through dozens of local landmarks, including Philadelphia Ch, Logan Chapel, and Bain Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1976 Map of Cornelius, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Cornelius, 1978 Print
    1976 Cornelius
    1978 Print · USGS
    Mecklenburg County towns appear in their mid-1970s landscape before the era of rapid suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Davidson, Cornelius, and Huntersville alongside the banks of Lake Norman.
  22. 1977 Map of Rockwell, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Rockwell, 1979 Print
    1977 Rockwell
    1979 Print · USGS
    Rowan County in the late seventies is shown in remarkable aerial detail, from the granite-rich hills to the winding creek bottoms. Researchers can trace the layout of Rockwell, Granite Quarry, and the rural community near Shuping Mill.
  25. 1977 Map of Gold Hill, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Gold Hill, 1979 Print
    1977 Gold Hill
    1979 Print · USGS
    Gold Hill and the rural stretches of Rowan County appear in detail in the late seventies. Researchers can trace the sprawling shoreline of High Rock Lake and locate specific rural homesteads near Liberty and the historic Gold Hill mining district.
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