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1970s Maps of Columbia, South Carolina

Explore 9 historic maps of Columbia 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 Columbia'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 Columbia's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Columbia, SC maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Irmo, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Irmo, 1973 Print
    1971 Irmo
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Irmo area was undergoing significant suburban growth in the early seventies as new neighborhoods expanded toward the shores of Lake Murray. Local researchers can trace the historic Columbia Newberry and Laurens rail line through Irmo and locate family landmarks like the Harbison Institute and Pilgrim Ch Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1971 Map of Richtex, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Richtex, 1973 Print
    1971 Richtex
    1973 Print · USGS
    The river and rail corridors of Richland and Fairfield counties come alive in the early seventies. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Gibson Cem and Robinson Cem or find old congregations at Zion Pilgrim Ch and Shady Grove Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1971 Map of Elgin, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Elgin, 1973 Print
    1971 Elgin
    1973 Print · USGS
    Central South Carolina near the Richland and Kershaw county line comes into focus in the early seventies, centered on the Seaboard Coast Line. Genealogists can trace local roots through Oak Grove Ch, Jacob Mission Ch, and the Bethel Campground.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1972 Map of Columbia North, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Columbia North, 1973 Print
    1972 Columbia North
    1973 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina capital and its river forks are captured here in the early seventies, just as suburban growth reached northward into Eau Claire. Researchers can trace the grounds of Benedict College, Allen Univ, and the historic Elmwood Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1972 Map of Messers Pond, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Messers Pond, 1973 Print
    1972 Messers Pond
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Richland County countryside meets the expanding grounds of the Fort Jackson Military Reservation in the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Spears Creek Ch, Salem Cem, and various claypits.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1972 Map of Fort Jackson South, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Fort Jackson South, 1973 Print
    1972 Fort Jackson South
    1973 Print · USGS
    Richland County undergoes significant postwar expansion in the early seventies as the capital city grows toward the military boundary. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Greenlawn Memorial Park, Zion Chapel No 2 Ch, and the rail stops at Lykes and Hopkins.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1972 Map of Congaree, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Congaree, 1974 Print
    1972 Congaree
    1974 Print · USGS
    Richland County's landscape in the early seventies is marked by the expansion of military and educational facilities alongside quiet rural settlements. Researchers can locate family landmarks and community hubs like Horrel Hill, Mc Entire Air National Guard Base, and Beulah Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1972 Map of Fort Jackson North, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Fort Jackson North, 1974 Print
    1972 Fort Jackson North
    1974 Print · USGS
    Richland County at the start of the seventies reveals a landscape of rapid suburban growth and massive military and state institutions. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks and community centers like the Carolina Children’s Home, Beulah Cemetery, and Dentsville.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1972 Map of Southwest Columbia, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Southwest Columbia, 1975 Print
    1972 Southwest Columbia
    1975 Print · USGS
    Greater Columbia in the early seventies shows a landscape of rapid suburban expansion balanced against the industrial Congaree riverfront. Researchers can trace the mid-century layout of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, the Columbia Speedway, and local landmarks like Mt Pisgah Ch.
    2 unique versions available
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