1970s Maps of Ohio

Explore 14 historic maps of Ohio 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 Ohio'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 Ohio's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


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  1. 1972 Map of Kitts Hill, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Kitts Hill, 1973 Print
    1972 Kitts Hill
    1973 Print · USGS
    Lawrence County, Ohio, during the early seventies is shown here as a landscape of national forest and creek-side settlements. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Brummer Cem, Rock Camp, and the Oakland Chapel.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1972 Map of Aid, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Aid, 1973 Print
    1972 Aid
    1973 Print · USGS
    Lawrence County in the early seventies shows a landscape of deep hollows and high ridges where timber and coal industry meet rural tradition. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Murnahan Cem, the old Covered Bridge near Scottown, and remote church sites like Pomaria Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1972 Map of Greenup, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Greenup, 1973 Print
    1972 Greenup
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley in the early seventies reveals a landscape of river-and-rail industry and hillside mining. Trace family roots at Gilruth-Davisson Cem and explore old rail hubs like Raceland Junction and Wurtland.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1972 Map of Ironton, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Ironton, 1974 Print
    1972 Ironton
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the hills of the Wayne National Forest are shown in the early seventies as the industrial engine of the region persists. Genealogists can locate family sites like Woodland Cemetery, Vesuvius Furnace (Ruins), and Quinn Chapel.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1975 Map of Hunter, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Hunter, 1976 Print
    1975 Hunter
    1976 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1970s, the hills of Belmont County remained a landscape of high ridges and deep hollows defined by the Captina Creek drainage. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Chestnut Level Ch, New Castle, and the rural burials at Center Cem.

  6. 1975 Map of Rodney, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Rodney, 1977 Print
    1975 Rodney
    1977 Print · USGS
    The winding waters of Raccoon Creek define the Gallia County countryside in the mid-1970s. Local historians can trace old community hubs at Adamsville, Cora, and Rodney, alongside family burial grounds like Hulbert Cem and Ouster Cem.

  7. 1975 Map of Raven Rock, 1979 Print
    1975 Map of Raven Rock, 1979 Print
    1975 Raven Rock
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley in the mid-1970s is documented here through high-resolution aerial imagery of the West Virginia and Ohio border. Researchers can trace the riverfront development of St Marys and Newport or locate the rural hamlet of Raven Rock.

  8. 1975 Map of New Matamoras, 1979 Print
    1975 Map of New Matamoras, 1979 Print
    1975 New Matamoras
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley in the mid-seventies is documented here through detailed aerial imagery, showing the relationship between steep river bluffs and rural settlements. Researchers can trace the riverfront layouts of New Matamoras and Grandview or locate the upland community of Brownsville.

  9. 1975 Map of Bens Run, 1979 Print
    1975 Map of Bens Run, 1979 Print
    1975 Bens Run
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley in the mid-seventies reveals a landscape defined by industrial riverfronts and winding inland waterways. Genealogists and local historians can trace the residential layouts of Bens Run and Beavertown or follow the deep loops of Middle Island Creek.

  10. 1976 Map of Huntington, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Huntington, 1979 Print
    1976 Huntington
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Huntington riverfront and neighboring Ohio shorelines appear in sharp aerial detail during the mid-seventies. Trace the urban footprint of Huntington across from Proctorville or follow the path of Symmes Creek through the northern hills.

  11. 1976 Map of Willow Island, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Willow Island, 1979 Print
    1976 Willow Island
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley in the mid-seventies is seen here through high-resolution aerial imagery, showing the mix of industrial riverfronts and rural ridges. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads and homesteads around Willow Island, Eureka, and Deerwalk.

  12. 1976 Map of Athalia, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Athalia, 1979 Print
    1976 Athalia
    1979 Print · USGS
    Settlements along the winding river border between Ohio and West Virginia are captured in this mid-1970s aerial survey. Researchers can trace the development of riverside communities like Athalia and Green Bottom or the upland village of Platform.

  13. 1976 Map of Paden City, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Paden City, 1979 Print
    1976 Paden City
    1979 Print · USGS
    The riverfront between West Virginia and Ohio is captured here during the mid-seventies, showing the density of Paden City along the banks. Genealogists and historians can trace property lines and river access near Sardis and Middle Island Creek.

  14. 1976 Map of Belmont, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Belmont, 1979 Print
    1976 Belmont
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the winding Little Muskingum River are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Researchers can trace the riverfront development of Belmont and locate the rural settlement of Dart tucked among the wooded ridges.

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