1970s Maps of Union County, North Carolina

1. 1970 Map of Watson, 1973 Print

   

   1970 Watson

   1973 Print · USGS

   Union County, North Carolina, is depicted here in the early seventies as a landscape of small farming communities and winding creeks. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Shiloh Ch, Fairfield, and the Williams Cem.

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4. 1970 Map of Marshville, 1973 Print

   

   1970 Marshville

   1973 Print · USGS

   The northern Piedmont at the start of the 1970s shows the transition from a rail-dependent economy to a highway-driven one. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Sturdivants Crossroads, Pine View Cem, and the rural Meltonville Ch.

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7. 1970 Map of Wingate, 1973 Print

   

   1970 Wingate

   1973 Print · USGS

   Union County during the early 1970s shows the expansion of eastern MONROE and the growth of the Wingate College campus. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Rock Rest, Allens Crossroads, or rural sites like Nicey Grove Ch.

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10. 1970 Map of Waxhaw, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Waxhaw

    1973 Print · USGS

    Union County, North Carolina, appears here in the early 1970s as a rural landscape shaped by the rail line and a dense network of creeks. Researchers can locate several community landmarks including Western Union School, Liberty Hill Church, and the Old Railroad Grade.

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13. 1970 Map of Olive Branch, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Olive Branch

    1973 Print · USGS

    Crossing the border between Union and Anson counties in the early seventies, this area shows a landscape defined by small farming communities and winding creek branches. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Baucoms Cem, Zion Crossroad Ch, and Rebel Hill.

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16. 1971 Map of Bakers, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Bakers

    1973 Print · USGS

    Union County's rural crossroads and emerging suburbs are documented here in the early 1970s as the area around Monroe began to expand. Researchers can locate specific family landmarks including Union Grove Ch, the SEABOARD COAST LINE railway, and Bentons Crossroads.

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19. 1971 Map of Unity, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Unity

    1973 Print · USGS

    The Carolina borderlands in Lancaster and Union counties are captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of rural settlements and branch-water farms. Genealogists can trace family footprints through community hubs like Unity, Sapps Crossroads, and Lingles Crossroads.

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22. 1971 Map of Tradesville, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Tradesville

    1973 Print · USGS

    The Carolina borderlands come to life in this early 1970s survey of the rural landscape between Lancaster and Chesterfield counties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous community landmarks like Tabernacle Ch, Prospect Sch, and Stewart Crossroads.

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25. 1971 Map of Pageland, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Pageland

    1973 Print · USGS

    The borderlands of the Carolinas are captured in the early seventies, centered on the growing town of Pageland. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family landmarks like the Blakeney Cemetery, the Petersburg School, and Liberty Hill Ch.

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28. 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.

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31. 1971 Map of Hornsboro, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Hornsboro

    1973 Print · USGS

    Crossing the North and South Carolina border in the early seventies, this survey shows the rural character of the land between Pageland and Hornsboro. Researchers can trace the locations of historic country churches like Wesley Chapel and the Hutsey Millpond.

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34. 1971 Map of Monroe, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Monroe

    1973 Print · USGS

    Monroe was expanding as a regional hub in the early seventies, centered on a busy rail corridor and a network of rural crossroads. Local historians can trace family land near Roughedge, Alton, and several country churches like New Hope Church and Macedonia Church.

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37. 1971 Map of Stanfield, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Stanfield

    1973 Print · USGS

    The rural Piedmont region of North Carolina comes into focus here in the early seventies, centered on the Rocky River borderlands. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous country congregations including Philadelphia Ch, Antioch Ch, and Loves Chapel Ch.

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40. 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.

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43. 1971 Map of Oakboro, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Oakboro

    1973 Print · USGS

    Stanly and Union counties meet along the Rocky River in the early 1970s, where the Norfolk Southern rail line connects rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family roots at Oakboro Cem, Big Lick, and Mt Moriah Ch.

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46. 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.

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