1970s Maps of Nelson County, Virginia

Explore 10 historic maps of Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Nelson County, VA maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Roanoke, 1977 Print
    1971 Map of Roanoke, 1977 Print
    1971 Roanoke
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Roanoke, Lynchburg, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1972 Map of Waynesboro East, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Waynesboro East, 1974 Print
    1972 Waynesboro East
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Dooms, Afton, and other nearby areas

  3. 1973 Map of Waynesboro West, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Waynesboro West, 1974 Print
    1973 Waynesboro West
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Waynesboro, Lyndhurst, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1973 Map of Waynesboro East, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Waynesboro East, 1974 Print
    1973 Waynesboro East
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Dooms, Afton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1977 Map of Waynesboro East, 1982 Print
    1977 Map of Waynesboro East, 1982 Print
    1977 Waynesboro East
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Dooms, Afton, and other nearby areas

  6. 1979 Map of Covesville, 1982 Print
    1979 Map of Covesville, 1982 Print
    1979 Covesville
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including North Garden, Covesville, and other nearby areas

  7. 1979 Map of Greenfield, 1982 Print
    1979 Map of Greenfield, 1982 Print
    1979 Greenfield
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Nellysford, Ottoway, and other nearby areas

  8. 1979 Map of Dillwyn, 1982 Print
    1979 Map of Dillwyn, 1982 Print
    1979 Dillwyn
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Lake Monticello, Rivanna, and other nearby areas

  9. 1979 Map of Howardsville, 1982 Print
    1979 Map of Howardsville, 1982 Print
    1979 Howardsville
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Wingina, Grays Corner, and other nearby areas

  10. 1979 Map of Schuyler, 1982 Print
    1979 Map of Schuyler, 1982 Print
    1979 Schuyler
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Schuyler, Tillmans, and other nearby areas

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