1970s Maps of Commonwealth, Albemarle County
Explore 3 historic maps of Commonwealth 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 Commonwealth'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 Commonwealth's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.
Commonwealth, Albemarle County maps
(3)- 1972 Map of Charlottesville East, 1974 Print
1972 Charlottesville East1974 Print · USGSAlbemarle County comes into sharp focus during the early 1970s as the suburbs and road networks expand toward the Piedmont slopes. Researchers can trace the watercourses of the Rivanna River and the elevations of Southwestern Mountain. - 1973 Map of Charlottesville East, 1974 Print
1973 Charlottesville East1974 Print · USGSThe Charlottesville area in the early seventies shows a balance of historical preservation and suburban growth. Trace the grounds of Monticello and the Jefferson Tomb, or locate family sites like Moon Cem and Chapman Grove Ch.3 unique versions available - 1977 Map of Charlottesville East, 1982 Print
1977 Charlottesville East1982 Print · USGSAlbemarle County in the late seventies is captured here just as the suburban footprint of the city was expanding into the surrounding hills. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural tracts around Shadwell or follow the riverbanks at Eastham.
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