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1970s Maps of Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Explore 21 historic maps of Monroe 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 Monroe County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Monroe County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Monroe 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 Mount Pocono, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Mount Pocono, 1978 Print
    1976 Mount Pocono
    1978 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was undergoing significant land-use changes in the mid-seventies, as seen in this detailed aerial orthophotomap. Genealogists and local historians can trace property developments and road networks near Tannersville, Bartonsville, and Mount Pocono.
  7. 1976 Map of Twelvemile Pond, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Twelvemile Pond, 1978 Print
    1976 Twelvemile Pond
    1978 Print · USGS
    Pike County in the mid-seventies is captured here via aerial orthophotography, showing the region's dense woods and developing settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Sandyville and Forest Park alongside Twelvemile Pond.
  10. 1976 Map of East Stroudsburg, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of East Stroudsburg, 1978 Print
    1976 East Stroudsburg
    1978 Print · USGS
    Monroe County settlements and forest corridors appear in sharp detail through this mid-seventies aerial perspective. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint exact building locations in East Stroudsburg and trace old routes to Analomink and Wooddale.
  13. 1976 Map of Bushkill, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Bushkill, 1978 Print
    1976 Bushkill
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley in the mid-seventies shows a landscape defined by its waterways and small riverside settlements. Trace the local geography around Bushkill and Shoemakers, or examine the early footprint of the Yards Creek Reservoir.
  16. 1976 Map of Wind Gap, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Wind Gap, 1978 Print
    1976 Wind Gap
    1978 Print · USGS
    Northampton County land use and mountain-gap settlements are captured in high detail in the mid-seventies. Trace the 1976 development of rural Moorestown and Stockertown, or the industrial footprint of Penn Argyl and Wind Gap.
  19. 1976 Map of Tobyhanna, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Tobyhanna, 1978 Print
    1976 Tobyhanna
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Monroe County landscape near the border of Lackawanna County is shown through detailed 1970s aerial photography. Researchers can examine the physical layout of Tobyhanna and Gouldsboro or trace the water levels of Tobyhanna Lake.
  22. 1976 Map of Flatbrookville, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Flatbrookville, 1978 Print
    1976 Flatbrookville
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley and Sussex County uplands are captured in this late-seventies aerial survey. Trace rural development and land use patterns around Flatbrookville, Stillwater, and the shores of Fairview Lake.
  25. 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.
  28. 1976 Map of Buck Hill Falls, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Buck Hill Falls, 1978 Print
    1976 Buck Hill Falls
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Monroe County resort region is seen in detail during the mid-seventies through this precise orthophotographic survey. Trace the layout of mountain communities and forest clearings around Mount Pocono, Buck Hill Falls, and Mountainhome.
  31. 1976 Map of Stroudsburg, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Stroudsburg, 1978 Print
    1976 Stroudsburg
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Water Gap region comes into focus during the mid-1970s, showing the concentrated development of the river towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace the street patterns and rural boundaries around Stroudsburg, Roseto, and East Bangor.
  34. 1976 Map of Promised Land, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Promised Land, 1978 Print
    1976 Promised Land
    1978 Print · USGS
    Pike County's dense forests and glacial lakes are shown in this late-seventies orthophotoquad just as modern transit was shaping the region. Trace local development near Roemersville and the clearings around Promised Land Lake and Lake Laura.
  37. 1976 Map of Skytop, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Skytop, 1978 Print
    1976 Skytop
    1978 Print · USGS
    Monroe County is seen from the air in the mid-seventies, showing the literal ground cover and settlement patterns of the Poconos. Researchers can trace the wooded shorelines of Browns Lake and the rural surroundings of Skytop and Canadensis.
  40. 1976 Map of Saylorsburg, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Saylorsburg, 1978 Print
    1976 Saylorsburg
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Monroe County countryside appears in photographic detail during the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of ridge-top forests and valley farms. Genealogists and land researchers can trace exact property layouts around Saylorsburg, Sciota, and Snydersville.
  43. 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.
  46. 1976 Map of Pocono Pines, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Pocono Pines, 1978 Print
    1976 Pocono Pines
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Pocono Mountains landscape in the mid-seventies reveals a mix of dense forest and growing recreational communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Pocono Pines and the early development surrounding Pocono Lake and Crescent Lake.
  49. 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.
  52. 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.
  55. 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.
  58. 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.
  61. 1976 Map of Thornhurst, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Thornhurst, 1979 Print
    1976 Thornhurst
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Lehigh Valley highlands are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of river geography and mountain development. Local historians can trace the settlement footprints of Thornhurst and Clifton or the shorelines of Bradys Lake and Arrowhead Lake.
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