1970s Maps of Edgecombe County, North Carolina

Explore 3 historic maps of Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Edgecombe County, NC maps

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  1. 1975 Map of Rocky Mount, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Rocky Mount, 1978 Print
    1975 Rocky Mount
    1978 Print · USGS
    Rocky Mount and the surrounding Nash County countryside are captured in this mid-1970s aerial survey. Local historians and genealogists can trace the footprint of the city alongside nearby settlements like Sharpsburg and Battleboro as they appeared decades ago.

  2. 1977 Map of Rocky Mount
    1977 Map of Rocky Mount
    1977 Rocky Mount
    1977 Print · USGS
    Rocky Mount is captured in the late seventies as it expanded across the Nash and Edgecombe county lines. Researchers can trace neighborhood growth through Woodlawn and Sunset or locate local landmarks like Buck Leonard Park and the Drive-in Theater.

  3. 1977 Map of Elm City
    1977 Map of Elm City
    1977 Elm City
    1977 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain agriculture and rail transport meet in the late 1970s at the junction of Nash, Wilson, and Edgecombe counties. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks and rural nodes like Elm City, Bridgersville, and Pleasant Hope Ch.

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