1970s Maps of Oakland, James City County

Explore 3 historic maps of Oakland 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 Oakland'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 Oakland's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Oakland, James City County 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 Toano, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Toano, 1977 Print
    1973 Toano
    1977 Print · USGS
    Virginia's coastal plain appears in high detail during the early 1970s, showcasing the agricultural and forested landscape near the York River. Researchers can examine the exact footprint of farmsteads and transport routes as they were captured during an aerial survey in the spring of 1973.

  3. 1978 Map of Norge, 1983 Print
    1978 Map of Norge, 1983 Print
    1978 Norge
    1983 Print · USGS
    James City County settlement and landscape patterns are visible in this late-1970s aerial survey. Trace the growth of Norge and Lightfoot or locate sites like Warren Mill and Jolly Pond along the tidewater tributaries.

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