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1970s Maps of Providence, Rhode Island

Explore 3 historic maps of Providence 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 Providence'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 Providence's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Providence, RI maps

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  1. 1971 Map of East Providence, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of East Providence, 1973 Print
    1971 East Providence
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island and Massachusetts borderlands come alive in the early seventies, showing a mix of coastal industry and suburban sprawl. Genealogists can trace family names at Gate of Heaven Cem and explore landmarks like McCoy Stadium or Crescent Amusement Park.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1977 Map of East Providence, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of East Providence, 1981 Print
    1977 East Providence
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island and Massachusetts borderlands appear in high detail during the late seventies, showing the transition from urban centers to rural townships. Trace property patterns and water routes like the Ten Mile River near East Providence and Seekonk.
  7. 1979 Map of Providence
    1979 Map of Providence
    1979 Providence
    1979 Print · USGS
    Rhode Island's urban heart and the Blackstone Valley are shown in detail during the late seventies, as modern interstates began to redefine the historic landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace lineage through the North Burial Ground, the Lippitt Estate, or landmarks like the Sabin Pt Lighthouse.
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