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1970s Maps of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Explore 16 historic maps of Mecklenburg 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.

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Mecklenburg County, NC maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Mount Holly, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Mount Holly, 1972 Print
    1970 Mount Holly
    1972 Print · USGS
    Gaston County’s textile and rail corridor thrives in the early seventies, centered on the Catawba River and the bustling hub of Mount Holly. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Hillcrest Cem and Belmont Abbey College or follow the path of the Seaboard Coast Line.
  4. 1970 Map of Lake Norman South, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lake Norman South, 1972 Print
    1970 Lake Norman South
    1972 Print · USGS
    Mecklenburg County enters the seventies as a newly created lakeside community following the damming of the Catawba River. Genealogists and historians can trace the local landscape through landmarks like Triangle Sch, the Seaboard Coast Line rail, and Allison Ferry.
    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. 1970 Map of Lake Norman North, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lake Norman North, 1972 Print
    1970 Lake Norman North
    1972 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Lake Norman are shown just years after the reservoir's creation, where you can trace the flooded Catawba River valley. Genealogists will find Webbs Chapel, Motto Grove Church, and the Brawley School.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 1971 Map of Matthews, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Matthews, 1973 Print
    1971 Matthews
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Charlotte in the early 1970s, the rail-oriented communities of Union Co and Mecklenburg Co are caught in a moment of rapid suburban expansion. Local historians can trace old family church locations like Hudson Grove Ch and Maple Grove Ch alongside the busy Seaboard Coast Line.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 1972 Map of Derita, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Derita, 1973 Print
    1972 Derita
    1973 Print · USGS
    North Mecklenburg County was undergoing a suburban transition in the early seventies as Charlotte pushed northward. Researchers can trace local heritage through the Metrolina Fairgrounds, Brockenbrough Airport, and several old country churches like Oak Grove Ch.
  25. 1973 Map of Lake Wylie, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Lake Wylie, 1976 Print
    1973 Lake Wylie
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Catawba River valley in the early seventies shows a landscape in transition between rural heritage and lakeside development. Researchers can trace the roots of shoreline communities like Tega Cay or locate historic country landmarks such as Bethel Mission and the York County Nature Museum.
  28. 1973 Map of Belmont, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Belmont, 1976 Print
    1973 Belmont
    1976 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of Gaston County comes to life in the early seventies, showing the textile centers and river life at the South Carolina border. Trace family roots at Bethesda Ch or Smith Cem, and locate landmarks like Sacred Heart College.
  31. 1976 Map of Derita, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Derita, 1978 Print
    1976 Derita
    1978 Print · USGS
    North Charlotte and its surrounding Mecklenburg County suburbs are frozen in a moment of rapid mid-seventies growth. Local historians and genealogists can trace the early footprints of modern neighborhoods near Derita, Croft, and the northern edge of Charlotte.
  34. 1976 Map of Fort Mill, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Fort Mill, 1978 Print
    1976 Fort Mill
    1978 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina and North Carolina borderlands come into focus in the mid-seventies through this detailed aerial survey. Researchers can trace the development of Fort Mill and Pineville or locate the wooded reaches of Camp Cox along the Catawba R.
  37. 1976 Map of Charlotte West, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Charlotte West, 1978 Print
    1976 Charlotte West
    1978 Print · USGS
    Mecklenburg County enters a period of rapid suburban and industrial growth in the mid-seventies. Researchers can trace the development of the city's major airport and the evolving residential patterns around Dixie, Shopton, and the shores of Lake Wylie.
  40. 1976 Map of Belmont, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Belmont, 1978 Print
    1976 Belmont
    1978 Print · USGS
    Gaston County enters the late seventies with its textile towns expanding toward the water. Trace the shoreline of Lake Wylie and identify early suburban growth patterns near Belmont, Cramerton, and Elmore Crossroads.
  43. 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.
  46. 1976 Map of Lake Wylie, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Lake Wylie, 1978 Print
    1976 Lake Wylie
    1978 Print · USGS
    The developing shorelines of the South Carolina-North Carolina border are captured in this mid-seventies aerial study. Researchers can trace the early footprints of settlements like Pine Harbor and India Hook alongside the waters of Lake Wylie.
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