1970s Maps of Vermont

Explore 50 historic maps of Vermont 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 Vermont'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 Vermont's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Vermont maps

(50)
  1. 1970 Map of Rochester, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Rochester, 1972 Print
    1970 Rochester
    1972 Print · USGS
    The White River valley in the early seventies remains the heart of local life, with settlements like Rochester and Stockbridge anchored by the winding river. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and rural outposts like Taleville, Jerusalem, and the St Dennis Ch across the mountain terrain.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1970 Map of Warren, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Warren, 1972 Print
    1970 Warren
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Mad River valley and Northfield Mountains appear here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape of high forests and narrow valley settlements. Genealogists and hikers can trace the CENTRAL VERMONT rail line through East Granville or locate old burial sites like the Cem in East Warren.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1970 Map of Hancock, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Hancock, 1972 Print
    1970 Hancock
    1972 Print · USGS
    Central Vermont in the early seventies shows a landscape of deep valleys and mountain passes along the White River. Researchers can trace the layout of mountain hamlets from Granville to Rochester, locating the Upper Branch Sch, Elmwood Cem, and the high Lookout Tower.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1970 Map of Lincoln, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lincoln, 1972 Print
    1970 Lincoln
    1972 Print · USGS
    Vermont's Green Mountains appear in detail during the early 1970s, showing the high-elevation wilderness before modern development. Hikers and historians can trace the Long Trail past Mt Abraham and Lincoln Gap, or locate families near the Lee Cem and Lincoln Community Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1970 Map of Waitsfield, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Waitsfield, 1972 Print
    1970 Waitsfield
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Mad River valley in the early seventies shows a landscape of mountain forests and riverside villages like Waitsfield and Irasville. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds like Wait Cem or locate landmarks such as the Covered Bridge and the Lookout Tower on Scrag Mtn.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1970 Map of Mount Carmel, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Mount Carmel, 1972 Print
    1970 Mount Carmel
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Green Mountains in the early seventies are captured here in high detail at the meeting point of Rutland, Windsor, and Addison Counties. Researchers can locate remote burial sites like West Hill Cem and Wetmore Cem or trace trails past the Lookout Tower on Mount Carmel.

  7. 1970 Map of Bread Loaf, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Bread Loaf, 1973 Print
    1970 Bread Loaf
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Green Mountains near Addison and Windsor counties come alive in the 1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by winter recreation and wilderness trails. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Long Trail past Bread Loaf and the Middlebury College Snow Bowl.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1971 Map of Mount Ellen, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Mount Ellen, 1972 Print
    1971 Mount Ellen
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Green Mountain heights of central Vermont come alive in the early seventies, showcasing the region's mid-century ski resort expansion. Trace the growth of Mad River Glen or locate family plots at Gore Cem and Little Ireland Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1971 Map of Littleton, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Littleton, 1973 Print
    1971 Littleton
    1973 Print · USGS
    Littleton and the Ammonoosuc River valley appear here in the early 1970s as modern interstates began to intersect with older rail and river economies. Researchers can trace family sites at North Littleton Cemetery or follow the Boston and Maine line through Barrett.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1971 Map of Andover, 1975 Print
    1971 Map of Andover, 1975 Print
    1971 Andover
    1975 Print · USGS
    Windsor County’s high hills and river branches are captured in the early 1970s, showing a landscape of upland farms and valley hamlets. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Simonsville, the East Hill Sch, and the Smokeshire Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1971 Map of Ludlow, 1975 Print
    1971 Map of Ludlow, 1975 Print
    1971 Ludlow
    1975 Print · USGS
    Vermont's Green Mountain region is captured here in the early 1970s, focused on the riverside communities and high-altitude forests of Windsor County. Local historians can trace the development of Ludlow and Proctorsville, find family plots at Pleasant View Cem, or locate landmarks like Sawyer Rocks and Colby Pond.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1972 Map of Cavendish, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Cavendish, 1974 Print
    1972 Cavendish
    1974 Print · USGS
    Windsor County villages and mountain ridges are documented here in the early 1970s, showing the historical footprint of Vermont's upland towns. Researchers can locate ancestral sites like the Old Revolutionary War Cem, the village of South Reading, and the industrial works at Cavendish Gorge.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1972 Map of Chester, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Chester, 1975 Print
    1972 Chester
    1975 Print · USGS
    Windsor County's river valleys and upland forests are captured in the early 1970s as industrial sites and modern infrastructure began to blend with historic Vermont settlements. Researchers can trace family roots at Brookside Cem or locate vanished local hubs like Old Shincracker and Baileys Mills.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1973 Map of Williamstown, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Williamstown, 1975 Print
    1973 Williamstown
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires come alive in the early seventies as academic life at Williams College meets the high peaks of the Mt Greylock State Reservation. Researchers can trace old family lands like Mt Hope Farm, find quiet cemeteries like Southlawn Cem, and follow the historic Appalachian Trail.
    5 unique versions available

  15. 1973 Map of North Adams, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of North Adams, 1975 Print
    1973 North Adams
    1975 Print · USGS
    North Adams and its neighboring mountain townships are shown in the early seventies, a landscape where industrial valleys meet state forest peaks. Genealogists and historians can trace rail routes through the Hoosac Tunnel or locate ancestral sites like Hillside Cem and Briggsville.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1973 Map of Newbury, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Newbury, 1975 Print
    1973 Newbury
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut River valley on the Vermont-New Hampshire border was a landscape of fertile meadows and rail-side hamlets in the 1970s. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Ladd Street Cem, the Bedell Covered Bridge, and the winding banks of The Oxbow.

  17. 1973 Map of East Corinth, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of East Corinth, 1975 Print
    1973 East Corinth
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Orange County hill country comes into focus in the 1970s, showing the enduring rural character of the Waits River valley. Researchers can trace historic family cemeteries like Page Hill Cem and explore remote landmarks such as Iras Pinnacle.

  18. 1973 Map of Groton, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Groton, 1975 Print
    1973 Groton
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Wells River valley in the early 1970s reveals a landscape of upland forests and small mountain settlements. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade past Ricker Mills or locate local burials at Hillside Cem and Pinehurst Cem.

  19. 1973 Map of Rowe, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Rowe, 1975 Print
    1973 Rowe
    1975 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's northwestern highlands appear in the 1970s as a landscape of hydroelectric power and deep-bore rail engineering. You can trace the path of the Mohawk Trail, locate the Hoosac Tunnel entrance, and find small family landmarks like West Cem and Phelps Hill.
    4 unique versions available

  20. 1973 Map of Berlin, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Berlin, 1975 Print
    1973 Berlin
    1975 Print · USGS
    Rensselaer County’s eastern border comes to life in the early 1970s as small valley towns sit beneath the high peaks of the Taconic Range. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Moses Cem, Browns Cem, and the various hollows of Petersburg and Berlin.
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1973 Map of Woodsville, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Woodsville, 1976 Print
    1973 Woodsville
    1976 Print · USGS
    The river-and-rail hub of Woodsville and Wells River is captured here in the early 1970s, where Vermont and New Hampshire meet. Genealogists can locate numerous burial sites including St Josephs Cem and Mills Mem Cem, or trace the path of the Boston and Maine through town.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1974 Map of Heath, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Heath, 1976 Print
    1974 Heath
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts-Vermont borderlands in the mid-1970s reveal a landscape of isolated hill towns and deep-rooted family history. Genealogists and hikers can trace the connections between upland settlements like North Heath and Adamsville or find old burial sites at Cutting Cem and Christian Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1975 Map of Northfield, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Northfield, 1981 Print
    1975 Northfield
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut River valley during the mid-seventies is captured in this detailed aerial view of the Massachusetts and New Hampshire borderlands. Researchers can trace the exact footprint of riverfront settlements like Northfield and rural junctions such as Curtis Corner or Gill Station.

  24. 1975 Map of Berlin, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Berlin, 1981 Print
    1975 Berlin
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Rensselaer County highlands are captured in detail in the mid-1970s, showing the agricultural patterns and valley settlements of the Taconic region. Local historians can trace the development of Berlin and Petersburg along the Little Hoosic River.

  25. 1975 Map of Bernardston, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Bernardston, 1981 Print
    1975 Bernardston
    1981 Print · USGS
    Franklin County, Massachusetts is captured in the mid-seventies through detailed aerial photography showing the intersection of forest and industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace exact property layouts and land use around Bernardston, Hales Crossing, and along the Fall River.

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