1970s Maps of New Kent County, Virginia

Explore 9 historic maps of New Kent 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 New Kent 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.
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Start exploring New Kent County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


New Kent 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 Walkers, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Walkers, 1977 Print
    1973 Walkers
    1977 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia land and water come into focus in the 1970s, showing the rural landscape around Walkers before later development. Researchers can trace the winding Chickahominy River and the large footprint of the Diascund Creek Reservoir.

  3. 1973 Map of West Point, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of West Point, 1977 Print
    1973 West Point
    1977 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia's river-driven geography is clearly visible in the early 1970s at the meeting of three major waterways. Researchers can trace the town of West Point and its industrial layout at the head of the York River and the tidal bends of the Mattaponi River.

  4. 1973 Map of New Kent, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of New Kent, 1977 Print
    1973 New Kent
    1977 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia's rural landscape is captured in the early 1970s, showcasing the winding Pamunkey River and its surrounding wetlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of the New Kent area and examine the relationship between agricultural fields and the river's edge.

  5. 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.

  6. 1974 Map of Tunstall, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Tunstall, 1977 Print
    1974 Tunstall
    1977 Print · USGS
    New Kent County is seen in the mid-1970s through this aerial-imagery survey of the Tunstall area. Genealogists and researchers can trace the physical layout of the village of Tunstall and the surrounding farms as they existed before modern development.

  7. 1974 Map of Providence Forge, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Providence Forge, 1977 Print
    1974 Providence Forge
    1977 Print · USGS
    New Kent County’s rural character is captured in the mid-seventies just as modern development began to brush against the tidewater landscape. Researchers can trace the winding course of the Chickahominy River and see the early layout of Providence Forge.

  8. 1974 Map of Roxbury, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Roxbury, 1977 Print
    1974 Roxbury
    1977 Print · USGS
    Charles City County is captured in detail during the mid-seventies in this orthophoto survey of the Virginia Peninsula. Local history researchers can examine the rural land patterns surrounding the settlement of Roxbury and trace the road networks of the era.

  9. 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.

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