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1970s Maps of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Explore 12 historic maps of Carbon 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 Carbon 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 Carbon County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Carbon County, PA maps

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  1. 1976 Map of Pohopco Mountain, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Pohopco Mountain, 1978 Print
    1976 Pohopco Mountain
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania highlands near Pohopco Mountain are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the expansion of residential lakes. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Trachsville or the development of Robin Hood Lakes.
  4. 1976 Map of Palmerton, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Palmerton, 1978 Print
    1976 Palmerton
    1978 Print · USGS
    Palmerton and the Lehigh Valley area appear in sharp detail in this mid-seventies orthophotoquad. Researchers can trace the industrial layout of Palmerton or the rural surroundings of Danielsville, Slatington, and Beltzville Lake.
  7. 1976 Map of Blakeslee, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Blakeslee, 1978 Print
    1976 Blakeslee
    1978 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was undergoing significant recreational growth in the mid-1970s, as captured in this detailed aerial orthophotograph. Researchers can trace the development of residential communities at Indian Mountain Lake and Split Rock or study the shoreline of Pocono Lake.
  10. 1976 Map of Kunkletown, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Kunkletown, 1978 Print
    1976 Kunkletown
    1978 Print · USGS
    The northern Pennsylvania countryside is frozen in time in the mid-1970s, showcasing the agricultural patterns of Northampton County. Local historians can trace the rural layouts of Kunkletown, Point Phillip, and Petersville.
  13. 1976 Map of Tamaqua, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Tamaqua, 1979 Print
    1976 Tamaqua
    1979 Print · USGS
    The anthracite coal region of Schuylkill and Carbon Counties comes into focus during the 1970s. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint between Tamaqua and Summit Hill, and locate features like the Still Creek Reservoir.
  16. 1976 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 1979 Print
    1976 Pleasant View Summit
    1979 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's forested heights and river valleys are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Local historians can trace the early footprints of Stoddartsville and Shades Glen along the course of the Lehigh River.
  19. 1976 Map of Weatherly, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Weatherly, 1979 Print
    1976 Weatherly
    1979 Print · USGS
    Carbon County in the mid-seventies reveals a landscape shaped by coal and steep ridges. Trace the residential layouts of Weatherly and Eckley alongside the wilder stretches of the Lehigh River and Penn Haven Mountain.
  22. 1976 Map of Broadheadsville, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Broadheadsville, 1979 Print
    1976 Broadheadsville
    1979 Print · USGS
    Monroe County's rural landscape is captured here during the late 1970s through detailed aerial photography. You can trace the development of crossroads settlements like Effort, Gilbert, and the expanding community of Sun Valley.
  25. 1976 Map of Nesquehoning, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Nesquehoning, 1979 Print
    1976 Nesquehoning
    1979 Print · USGS
    Carbon County in the mid-seventies shows a landscape of sharp industrial and agricultural transitions. Genealogists can trace the residential footprints of Jim Thorpe and Lansford or locate rural homesteads near Normal Square.
  28. 1976 Map of Hickory Run, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Hickory Run, 1979 Print
    1976 Hickory Run
    1979 Print · USGS
    Carbon County in the mid-seventies shows a landscape defined by its river corridors and the growing reach of highway infrastructure. Researchers can trace the layout of small settlements like Leonardsville and Saylorville along the banks of Hickory Run.
  31. 1976 Map of Hazleton, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Hazleton, 1979 Print
    1976 Hazleton
    1979 Print · USGS
    In the Pennsylvania anthracite region during the 1970s, this aerial study shows the urban density of Hazleton against the industrial landscape. Researchers can trace the layout of Mc Adoo and Beaver Meadows at the edge of Spring Mountain.
  34. 1976 Map of White Haven, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of White Haven, 1979 Print
    1976 White Haven
    1979 Print · USGS
    White Haven and the Lehigh River valley are captured in the mid-seventies via detailed aerial photography. You can trace the footprint of settlements like Middleburg and Pond Creek or study the wooded heights of Green Mountain.
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