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1970s Maps of York County, South Carolina

Explore 16 historic maps of York 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 York 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.
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Start exploring York County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

York 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 Filbert, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Filbert, 1973 Print
    1971 Filbert
    1973 Print · USGS
    York County in the early 1970s is shown here as a landscape of rural congregations and developing transportation hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous landmarks like Mt Enon Ch, Lakeview Memory Gardens, and the Carolina and Northwestern rail line.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 1972 Map of Sharon, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Sharon, 1973 Print
    1972 Sharon
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rural crossroads of Sharon and the outskirts of York are captured here in the early 1970s. Local researchers can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Union Cem, Mt Carmel Ch, and the SOUTHERN railroad corridor.
  16. 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
  19. 1972 Map of Armenia, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Armenia, 1974 Print
    1972 Armenia
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Chester County countryside near the York County line is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the communities of Armenia and Lowrys. Genealogists can trace numerous local landmarks including Old Providence Ch Cem, North Chester Sch, and Bethlehem Ch.
  22. 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
  25. 1973 Map of Gastonia South, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Gastonia South, 1975 Print
    1973 Gastonia South
    1975 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and South Carolina borderlands south of Gastonia appear here in the early seventies, capturing the city's suburban reach and industrial growth. Researchers can trace family sites like Firestone Mem Cem or locate the Gastonia Airport and Bowling Green along the SOUTHERN rail line.
  28. 1973 Map of Lake Wylie, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Lake Wylie, 1976 Print
    1973 Lake Wylie
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Catawba River valley in the early seventies shows a landscape in transition between rural heritage and lakeside development. Researchers can trace the roots of shoreline communities like Tega Cay or locate historic country landmarks such as Bethel Mission and the York County Nature Museum.
  31. 1973 Map of Belmont, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Belmont, 1976 Print
    1973 Belmont
    1976 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of Gaston County comes to life in the early seventies, showing the textile centers and river life at the South Carolina border. Trace family roots at Bethesda Ch or Smith Cem, and locate landmarks like Sacred Heart College.
  34. 1976 Map of Fort Mill, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Fort Mill, 1978 Print
    1976 Fort Mill
    1978 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina and North Carolina borderlands come into focus in the mid-seventies through this detailed aerial survey. Researchers can trace the development of Fort Mill and Pineville or locate the wooded reaches of Camp Cox along the Catawba R.
  37. 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.
  40. 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.
  43. 1976 Map of Belmont, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Belmont, 1978 Print
    1976 Belmont
    1978 Print · USGS
    Gaston County enters the late seventies with its textile towns expanding toward the water. Trace the shoreline of Lake Wylie and identify early suburban growth patterns near Belmont, Cramerton, and Elmore Crossroads.
  46. 1976 Map of Lake Wylie, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Lake Wylie, 1978 Print
    1976 Lake Wylie
    1978 Print · USGS
    The developing shorelines of the South Carolina-North Carolina border are captured in this mid-seventies aerial study. Researchers can trace the early footprints of settlements like Pine Harbor and India Hook alongside the waters of Lake Wylie.
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