1970s Maps of Hanover County, Virginia

Explore 7 historic maps of Hanover 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 Hanover 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 Hanover County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Hanover County, VA maps

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  1. 1973 Map of Richmond, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Richmond, 1974 Print
    1973 Richmond
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Tidewater and Piedmont come alive in the early seventies, showcasing a region defined by its great rivers and massive military installations. Researchers can trace the mid-century growth of Richmond or locate family sites near Amelia Court House and Highland Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1973 Map of Lake Anna East, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Lake Anna East, 1975 Print
    1973 Lake Anna East
    1975 Print · USGS
    Spotsylvania County in the early seventies shows the rural crossroads and river crossings before modern development reached the banks of the North Anna. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Duerson Store, Levy, and the Livingston Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1974 Map of Studley, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Studley, 1977 Print
    1974 Studley
    1977 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Hanover County farmland and forest are preserved in detail in this orthophotograph produced during the 1970s. Trace the meandering path of the Pamunkey River and examine the clear-cut boundaries of historical field patterns and woodland tracts.

  4. 1974 Map of Yellow Tavern, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Yellow Tavern, 1977 Print
    1974 Yellow Tavern
    1977 Print · USGS
    Northern Richmond and Hanover County are captured in 1974 during a period of rapid suburban transformation. This aerial study allows researchers to trace mid-century property lines and the early footprint of modern infrastructure alongside the Chickahominy.

  5. 1974 Map of Richmond, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Richmond, 1977 Print
    1974 Richmond
    1977 Print · USGS
    Virginia's capital city is shown in the mid-seventies through detailed orthophotographic imagery that captures the urban core and expanding suburbs. Local historians and urban researchers can trace the 1974 footprint of Richmond and its dense residential and industrial districts.

  6. 1974 Map of Quinton, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Quinton, 1977 Print
    1974 Quinton
    1977 Print · USGS
    New Kent County comes into sharp focus during the mid-1970s, documented through high-resolution aerial photography of its timbered tracts and farmsteads. Local historians can trace the early road network and land divisions surrounding the settlement of Quinton.

  7. 1974 Map of Glen Allen, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Glen Allen, 1977 Print
    1974 Glen Allen
    1977 Print · USGS
    Henrico County undergoes significant suburban transformation in the mid-1970s. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the growth of Glen Allen and the winding course of the Chickahominy River using detailed aerial imagery.

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