1970s Maps of Houston County, Texas

Explore 2 historic maps of Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Houston County, TX maps

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  1. 1973 Map of Forest, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Forest, 1976 Print
    1973 Forest
    1976 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County in the early seventies centers on the rail-linked communities of Forest and Morrill as they border the deep river bottomlands. Researchers can trace old family sites at Arnold Cem and Thompson Cem or explore the river bends of the Neches River.

  2. 1973 Map of Weches, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Weches, 1977 Print
    1973 Weches
    1977 Print · USGS
    East Texas timberlands and river bottoms are captured here in the early seventies, spanning the border of Houston and Cherokee counties. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade or locate local landmarks like Weeping Mary and St Thomas Chapel.
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