1970s Maps of Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Explore 6 historic maps of Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem'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.
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Start exploring Winston-Salem's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Winston-Salem, NC maps

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  1. 1977 Map of Walkertown, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Walkertown, 1979 Print
    1977 Walkertown
    1979 Print · USGS
    Forsyth County is shown in transition during the late seventies as the suburban reach of Winston-Salem meets the rural Piedmont. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the growth of Walkertown and the woodlots near Belews Creek.

  2. 1977 Map of Kernersville, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Kernersville, 1979 Print
    1977 Kernersville
    1979 Print · USGS
    In the late seventies, the Piedmont landscape around Kernersville was undergoing a significant transformation from rural fields to suburban outskirts. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named locations such as Beeson Crossroads, Horneytown, and Union Cross.

  3. 1977 Map of Clemmons, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Clemmons, 1979 Print
    1977 Clemmons
    1979 Print · USGS
    The northern Piedmont and the winding Yadkin River appear in detailed aerial photography from the late seventies. Researchers can trace property lines and the early footprints of settlements like Lewisville, Grapewood, and Hillsdale.

  4. 1977 Map of Rural Hall, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Rural Hall, 1979 Print
    1977 Rural Hall
    1979 Print · USGS
    Forsyth County's Piedmont landscape is captured here in the late seventies, showing a period of suburban transition. Researchers can trace the development of Rural Hall, Bethania, and Tobaccoville through these detailed aerial views.

  5. 1977 Map of Winston-Salem East, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Winston-Salem East, 1979 Print
    1977 Winston-Salem East
    1979 Print · USGS
    Winston-Salem and its eastern suburbs are captured in high-altitude detail during the late seventies, showing the city's modern expansion. Trace the growth of local neighborhoods like Sunnyside and Rosemont or the wooded shores of Salem Lake.

  6. 1977 Map of Winston-Salem West, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Winston-Salem West, 1979 Print
    1977 Winston-Salem West
    1979 Print · USGS
    Winston-Salem and its western suburbs appear in striking detail during the late seventies as the city expanded toward the outskirts. Genealogists and local researchers can trace specific street layouts and property boundaries in neighborhoods like Ardmore, Clemmons, and Reynolda.

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