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1970s Maps of Cherokee County, South Carolina

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

Cherokee County, SC maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Kings Mountain, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Kings Mountain, 1973 Print
    1971 Kings Mountain
    1973 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Carolinas come into focus during the early seventies as the industrial growth of Kings Mountain meets the preserved heights of the state and military parks. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural congregations and local landmarks like Pisgah Cem, Camp Rotary, and The Pinnacle.
  4. 1971 Map of Boiling Springs South, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Boiling Springs South, 1973 Print
    1971 Boiling Springs South
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Carolina borderlands come into focus in the early 1970s, as the Broad River carves through the rural landscape of Cleveland and Cherokee counties. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Gardner-Webb College, Mt Pleasant Ch, and Grassy Pond.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1971 Map of Blacksburg South, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Blacksburg South, 1974 Print
    1971 Blacksburg South
    1974 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County at the start of the seventies reveals a landscape of river-dependent industry and scattered rural communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Old McKowns Mtn Church, Cashion Crossroads, and Mountain View Cemetery.
  10. 1971 Map of Blacksburg North, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Blacksburg North, 1974 Print
    1971 Blacksburg North
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Carolina borderlands come into focus in the early 1970s as the river-driven industry of the Piedmont matures. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and rural centers like Patterson Springs, Old Falls Chapel, and the Stice Shoals Dam.
  13. 1971 Map of Kings Creek, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Kings Creek, 1974 Print
    1971 Kings Creek
    1974 Print · USGS
    Cherokee and York counties appear in the early seventies as a landscape of timbered parks, small rural junctions, and river industry. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Oak Grove Ch, Mt Sinai Ch, and the community of Kings Creek.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1971 Map of Gaffney, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Gaffney, 1974 Print
    1971 Gaffney
    1974 Print · USGS
    Gaffney and the surrounding Cherokee County landscape are shown in the early seventies as the regional center for industry and education. Researchers can find numerous family-centric landmarks such as Frederick Memorial Gardens, Limestone College, and the old rail siding at Irene.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1971 Map of Grover, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Grover, 1974 Print
    1971 Grover
    1974 Print · USGS
    Straddling the Carolina state line in the early seventies, this region features a landscape of small rail-side settlements and rolling foothills. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous country churches like St Peters Ch and Bethlehem Ch, as well as the Grover Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1972 Map of Hickory Grove, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Hickory Grove, 1974 Print
    1972 Hickory Grove
    1974 Print · USGS
    Hickory Grove and the surrounding York County countryside are shown here in the early 1970s, as the railroad still shaped local commerce. Researchers can trace the heritage of rural congregations at Unity Ch, Salem Ch, and Shady Grove Ch, or locate old river crossings like Smith Ford.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1972 Map of Lockhart, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Lockhart, 1975 Print
    1972 Lockhart
    1975 Print · USGS
    The river-driven economies of the Carolina Piedmont are on display in the early 1970s at the confluence of the Broad River and Pacolet River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks and rural congregations like Mt Hopewell Ch, Bullock Creek, and the historic site of Pinckneyville.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1975 Map of Cowpens NE, 1979 Print
    1975 Map of Cowpens NE, 1979 Print
    1975 Cowpens NE
    1979 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of the Carolinas come into focus during the mid-seventies in this detailed orthophoto. Researchers can trace the rural layouts of Chesnee and Cliffside while identifying family farmsteads along the Broad River.
  31. 1976 Map of Boiling Springs South, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Boiling Springs South, 1978 Print
    1976 Boiling Springs South
    1978 Print · USGS
    The North and South Carolina borderlands appear in striking photographic detail during the mid-seventies. Trace the rural landscape surrounding Boiling Springs and Grassy Pond, or follow the timbered banks of the Broad River.
  34. 1976 Map of Kings Mountain, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Kings Mountain, 1978 Print
    1976 Kings Mountain
    1978 Print · USGS
    Kings Mountain and the surrounding Piedmont landscape are captured in mid-1970s aerial detail, showing the era's mining and forest clearings. Trace early residential footprints near Mountain View or study the industrial sites near Kings Mountain and Lake York.
  37. 1976 Map of Grover, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Grover, 1978 Print
    1976 Grover
    1978 Print · USGS
    Grover and the surrounding Carolina borderlands are captured from above in the mid-1970s, showing the intersection of rural life and highway growth. Researchers can trace the development of Grover and Mudpine or follow the path of Buffalo Creek.
  40. 1976 Map of Blacksburg North, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Blacksburg North, 1978 Print
    1976 Blacksburg North
    1978 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of the Carolinas are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey, showing the landscape as it transitioned toward modern development. Researchers can trace land use patterns around Blacksburg and locate historical structures near Earl and Patterson Springs.
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