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1970s Maps of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Explore 7 historic maps of Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland 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.
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Start exploring Westmoreland County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Westmoreland County, PA maps

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  1. 1973 Map of Rachelwood, 1984 Print
    1973 Map of Rachelwood, 1984 Print
    1973 Rachelwood
    1984 Print · USGS
    Laurel Hill and its surrounding valleys are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by mountain ridges and river forks. Trace local history through the Baldwin Furnace, Legat Cem, and the rural Church in the Wilderness.
  4. 1977 Map of Boswell, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Boswell, 1979 Print
    1977 Boswell
    1979 Print · USGS
    Somerset County's rural and town landscapes are captured in the late seventies through high-resolution aerial imagery. Trace the street grids and field patterns around Boswell and Jennerstown or follow the banks of Quemahoning Creek.
  7. 1977 Map of Seven Springs, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Seven Springs, 1979 Print
    1977 Seven Springs
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Seven Springs mountain region in the late seventies is captured in this detailed orthophotoquad, showing the intersection of dense forest and early resort development. Local historians can trace the clearings for Seven Springs and the small-scale settlement patterns near Champion and Maple Grove.
  10. 1977 Map of Ligonier, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Ligonier, 1979 Print
    1977 Ligonier
    1979 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland County hill country is captured in the late seventies, showing the established communities and mountain developments of the Ligonier Valley. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Laughlintown, the layout of Rector, and the waters of Loyalhanna Creek.
  13. 1977 Map of Rachelwood, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Rachelwood, 1979 Print
    1977 Rachelwood
    1979 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland County rural life and water infrastructure are captured in this late-seventies aerial survey. Local researchers can trace the footprint of Rachelwood and locate major landmarks like Tubmill Reservoir and Mirror Lake.
  16. 1977 Map of Bakersville, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Bakersville, 1979 Print
    1977 Bakersville
    1979 Print · USGS
    Somerset County agriculture and highland forests are captured here in the late seventies. Researchers can trace property lines and field patterns around Bakersville, Lavansville, and the waters of Kooser Lake.
  19. 1977 Map of Johnstown, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Johnstown, 1979 Print
    1977 Johnstown
    1979 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of Pennsylvania is seen from above in the late seventies, showing the dense development at the confluence of Stony Creek and the Conemaugh River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the urban layout of Johnstown and the hillside neighborhoods of Westmont and Lorain.
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