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1970s Maps of Virginia

Explore 214 historic maps of Virginia 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 Virginia'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 Virginia's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 1970 Map of Ashby Gap, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Ashby Gap, 1971 Print
    1970 Ashby Gap
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge high country and the winding Shenandoah River dominate the landscape in the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can locate remote mountain landmarks like Ashby Gap, Mt Weather, and the Providence Chapel cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Round Hill, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Round Hill, 1971 Print
    1970 Round Hill
    1971 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Blue Ridge in the early seventies, this survey shows the meeting of the Shenandoah Valley and the Virginia Piedmont. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail past Wilson Gap or locate family sites in Meyerstown and Kabletown.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1970 Map of Waterford, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Waterford, 1971 Print
    1970 Waterford
    1971 Print · USGS
    Loudoun County’s rural landscape is captured here in the early seventies, featuring the prominent ridge of Catoctin Mountain and the winding Potomac River. Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing landmarks like Union Cemetery, Faith Chapel, and the historic settlement of Waterford.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1970 Map of Orlean, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Orlean, 1971 Print
    1970 Orlean
    1971 Print · USGS
    Fauquier County's rural landscape is captured here in the early seventies, showing a network of historic crossroads and mountain ridges. You can trace family homesteads near Orlean, identify local landmarks like Big Cobbler Mtn, and locate old meeting houses such as Thumb Run Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1970 Map of Louisa, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Louisa, 1972 Print
    1970 Louisa
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Piedmont in the early seventies centers on the growing county seat and the busy Chesapeake and Ohio rail line. Genealogists can locate rural landmarks like Despot Sch and several country churches, including Oak Grove Ch and Lasley Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1970 Map of Rectortown, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Rectortown, 1972 Print
    1970 Rectortown
    1972 Print · USGS
    Fauquier and Loudoun counties appear in the early 1970s as a landscape of established horse farms and historic hamlets. Researchers can trace the Southern rail line through Rectortown, find local landmarks like Ivy Hill Cem, and locate the Middleburg Training Track.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1970 Map of Marshall, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Marshall, 1972 Print
    1970 Marshall
    1972 Print · USGS
    Fauquier County’s horse country and Piedmont ridges are captured here in the early seventies as new infrastructure began to reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace family-named peaks like England Mtn and rural crossroads such as Brookes Corner and Meadowville.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1970 Map of Bluemont, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Bluemont, 1972 Print
    1970 Bluemont
    1972 Print · USGS
    Loudoun and Clarke counties meet along the crest of the Blue Ridge in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the Appalachian Trail through Snickers Gap or locate historic local landmarks like Foxcroft Sch, Unison, and Ebenezer Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1970 Map of Zion Crossroads, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Zion Crossroads, 1972 Print
    1970 Zion Crossroads
    1972 Print · USGS
    Fluvanna and Louisa Counties are captured here at a moment of rural transition, centered on the strategic junction at Zion Crossroads. Researchers can locate historic local landmarks including Kents Store, Bybee Road Ch, and the Ferncliff Sch along the region's wooded ridges.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1970 Map of Poolesville, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Poolesville, 1972 Print
    1970 Poolesville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Upper Montgomery County and the Potomac River shoreline are detailed here in the 1970s, showcasing a landscape of historic canal engineering and rural crossroads. You can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal to the Monocacy Aqueduct or find local landmarks like Elijah Ch and Mt Pleasant Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1970 Map of Orange, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Orange, 1972 Print
    1970 Orange
    1972 Print · USGS
    Orange and its surrounding Piedmont countryside are captured in the early seventies as a rail-centered community. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Pierces Shop, Vawter Corner, and historic congregations at Shady Grove Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1970 Map of Ferncliff, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Ferncliff, 1972 Print
    1970 Ferncliff
    1972 Print · USGS
    Louisa and Fluvanna counties meet along the Interstate corridor during this period of rural modernization. Researchers can trace family sites at Bells Crossroads and Shannon Hill, or locate old parishes like Macedonia Ch and Galilee Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1970 Map of Gordonsville, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Gordonsville, 1972 Print
    1970 Gordonsville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Gordonsville and the surrounding Virginia Piedmont are captured here in the early seventies as a vital rail crossroads. Researchers can trace family history through sites like James Madison Sch, Blue Run Ch, and the many cemeteries near Old Somerset.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1970 Map of Purcellville, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Purcellville, 1972 Print
    1970 Purcellville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Loudoun County's rolling Piedmont landscape is captured here in the 1970s, just as suburban growth began to reach the rural west. Genealogists and historians can trace family land around Short Hill Mountain, the Old Railroad Grade, and historic local landmarks like Ketoctin Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1970 Map of Caledonia, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Caledonia, 1972 Print
    1970 Caledonia
    1972 Print · USGS
    Goochland and Fluvanna counties meet in this 1970 snapshot of rural Virginia life. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land and community centers like Tabscott, Second Union Sch, and the historic Three Chopt Road.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1970 Map of Columbia, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Columbia, 1972 Print
    1970 Columbia
    1972 Print · USGS
    Fluvanna and Goochland counties are documented here in the early seventies, centered on the winding Rivanna River and the river-fronting Chesapeake and Ohio rail line. Researchers can trace rural community foundations through sites like Stage Junction, Goshen Ch, and the old County High Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1970 Map of Lincoln, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lincoln, 1972 Print
    1970 Lincoln
    1972 Print · USGS
    Loudoun County’s rural character is captured here in the early seventies, featuring a landscape of established hamlets and family-named landmarks. Genealogists can trace the locations of Mt Olivet Ch, the historic Oatlands estate, and old crossings like New Guinea Bridge.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1970 Map of Boswells Tavern, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Boswells Tavern, 1972 Print
    1970 Boswells Tavern
    1972 Print · USGS
    Louisa and Albemarle counties are captured in the early seventies as traditional rural communities evolved alongside the South Anna River. Researchers can locate established landmarks like Boswells Tavern, the Green Springs Sch, and Pleasant Plain Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1970 Map of Point Of Rocks, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Point Of Rocks, 1972 Print
    1970 Point Of Rocks
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Virginia meet along the Potomac River corridor in the early 1970s, where rail and canal history remains visible. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside settlements like Brunswick and Lander, or locate rural landmarks like St Pauls Ch and Lewis Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1970 Map of Upperville, 1976 Print
    1970 Map of Upperville, 1976 Print
    1970 Upperville
    1976 Print · USGS
    Northern Fauquier County and the Blue Ridge foothills are captured in the early seventies as the region maintained its rural character. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of old country churches like Pleasant Vale Ch and rail stops at Markham or Delaplane.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1970 Map of Truhart, 1984 Print
    1970 Map of Truhart, 1984 Print
    1970 Truhart
    1984 Print · USGS
    King and Queen County in the early seventies remains a landscape of deep swamps and riverfront landings. Local historians can trace family roots through the Exol Cem, old schools, and country churches like Second Mount Olive Ch and Lower King and Queen Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1971 Map of Massies Corner, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Massies Corner, 1972 Print
    1971 Massies Corner
    1972 Print · USGS
    The rural Virginia Piedmont comes to life in the early seventies, centered on the historic crossroads of Massies Corner and Amissville. Genealogists and historians can locate family cemeteries, country churches like Mt Moriah Ch, and the mills along the Thornton River.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1971 Map of Castleton, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Castleton, 1972 Print
    1971 Castleton
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Piedmont at the turn of the 1970s remained a landscape of riverside hamlets and country parishes along the Hazel River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Monumental Mills, Eggbornsville, and the Gourdvine Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1971 Map of Chesapeake Channel, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Chesapeake Channel, 1972 Print
    1971 Chesapeake Channel
    1972 Print · USGS
    The lower Chesapeake Bay was undergoing major infrastructure changes in the early 1970s. Trace the path of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel as it navigates through Nine Foot Shoal and the Chesapeake Channel.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1971 Map of Brightwood, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Brightwood, 1972 Print
    1971 Brightwood
    1972 Print · USGS
    Madison and Culpeper Counties are captured in the early seventies, showing a landscape of traditional Piedmont farms and remote mountain hollows. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural landmarks like Robinson River Ch, Novum, and Thorofare Mountain.
    2 unique versions available
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