1970s Maps of Nash County, North Carolina

Explore 13 historic maps of Nash 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 Nash 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 Nash County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Nash County, NC maps

(13)
  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 Nashville
    1977 Map of Nashville
    1977 Nashville
    1977 Print · USGS
    Nash County in the late seventies is centered on the growing town of Nashville, where rail lines and regional schools meet the surrounding farmland. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous country churches and cemeteries, such as Taylors Chapel, Sapony Ch, and Oakland Cem.

  3. 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.

  4. 1977 Map of Winstead Crossroads
    1977 Map of Winstead Crossroads
    1977 Winstead Crossroads
    1977 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plain farmland and growing aviation hubs meet at the Nash and Wilson county line during the late seventies. Researchers can trace the heritage of rural communities through local landmarks like Winstead Crossroads, Finch Mill, and Tar River Sch.

  5. 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.

  6. 1978 Map of Bailey
    1978 Map of Bailey
    1978 Bailey
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Nash and Wilson County border comes alive in the late 1970s, showing a landscape of small farming communities and swampy lowlands. You can trace family history through numerous rural cemeteries and landmark churches like Floods Chapel and Mitchells Chapel.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1978 Map of Middlesex
    1978 Map of Middlesex
    1978 Middlesex
    1978 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain farmland and tobacco-country crossroads define this corner of Nash County in the late 1970s. Trace family roots and local history through numerous country churches like St Bethel Church and community centers like Social Plains or Middlesex.

  8. 1978 Map of Bunn East
    1978 Map of Bunn East
    1978 Bunn East
    1978 Print · USGS
    Eastern Franklin and western Nash counties are captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by the Tar River. Genealogists and historians can locate rural communities like Seven Paths, Daddysville, and Pine Ridge, alongside numerous country churches and cemeteries.

  9. 1978 Map of Stancils Chapel
    1978 Map of Stancils Chapel
    1978 Stancils Chapel
    1978 Print · USGS
    The tri-county border of Johnston, Wilson, and Nash counties in the late seventies reveals a landscape of traditional crossroads and rural congregations. Trace family roots at Stilleys Crossroads or through local landmarks like Antioch Ch and the Buckhorn Reservoir.

  10. 1978 Map of Centerville, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Centerville, 1979 Print
    1978 Centerville
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Franklin and Warren County borderlands appear here in the late seventies as a landscape of winding creeks and rural crossroads. Local historians can trace the foundations of these communities through landmarks like Fork Chapel, Wester Ch, and the settlement of Wood.

  11. 1978 Map of Spring Hope, 1982 Print
    1978 Map of Spring Hope, 1982 Print
    1978 Spring Hope
    1982 Print · USGS
    Spring Hope and the western Nash County countryside are captured here in the late seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Oakdale Cem, Taylor Crossroads, and rural churches like Bunn Chapel.

  12. 1979 Map of Castalia
    1979 Map of Castalia
    1979 Castalia
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Franklin and Nash county line in the 1970s shows a landscape of established rural crossroads and small communities. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and burial sites near Castalia, Cedar Rock Ch, and the settlement at Corinth.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1979 Map of Justice
    1979 Map of Justice
    1979 Justice
    1979 Print · USGS
    Franklin and Nash counties come to life in the late seventies, showing a landscape of quiet rural crossroads and family-named landmarks. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Duke Memorial Ch, Stallings Crossroads, and the grounds of Bunn High Sch.

End of results
Showing maps 1-13 of 13

Top cities of Nash County

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Nash County?
  • What is the oldest map of Nash County?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Nash County for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Nash County?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Nash County?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Nash County?
  • Where are historical maps of Nash County sourced from?