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1970s Maps of Hickory, North Carolina

Explore 6 historic maps of Hickory 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 Hickory'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 Hickory's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Hickory, NC maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Bethlehem, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Bethlehem, 1973 Print
    1970 Bethlehem
    1973 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of Hickory and the waters of Lake Hickory come into sharp focus during this period of 1970s growth. Researchers can trace the development of lakeside communities like Bethlehem or locate family landmarks such as Isaac Creek Ch and Bentley Cem.
  4. 1970 Map of Newton, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Newton, 1973 Print
    1970 Newton
    1973 Print · USGS
    Catawba County's industrial and civic heart comes into focus during the early seventies as expansion connects the rail-side communities. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural landmarks, from Old St Pauls Ch and Eastview Cem to the halls of Newton-Conover High Sch.
  7. 1970 Map of Granite Falls, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Granite Falls, 1973 Print
    1970 Granite Falls
    1973 Print · USGS
    Caldwell County's industrial and rural landscapes meet in the 1970s as the rail corridor drives growth between Granite Falls and Hudson. Genealogists and local historians can locate dozens of landmarks, from the Hudson Drag Strip to Bethel Ch and the Sunset Hyth Cem.
  10. 1970 Map of Longview, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Longview, 1973 Print
    1970 Longview
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Burke and Catawba county line comes alive in the early 1970s as industrial towns and river-valley settlements expand. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural landmarks like Advent Crossroads, Burke Chapel, and Southwest Sch across this detailed terrain.
  13. 1970 Map of Hickory, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Hickory, 1973 Print
    1970 Hickory
    1973 Print · USGS
    Hickory and its surrounding Catawba County communities are captured here during a period of steady southward growth in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Old Robinson Cem, Coulters Grove Ch, and the grounds of Lenoir Rhyne College.
  16. 1970 Map of Millersville, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Millersville, 1973 Print
    1970 Millersville
    1973 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the Catawba River valley around the Alexander and Catawba county line saw a mix of industrial utility and new recreation. Local historians can trace family church sites like Bethel Ch and Oxford Ch alongside the industrial footprint of Oxford Dam.
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