1970s Maps of Rockingham County, Virginia

Explore 8 historic maps of Rockingham 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 Rockingham County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Rockingham County, VA maps

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  1. 1977 Map of Fletcher, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Fletcher, 1981 Print
    1977 Fletcher
    1981 Print · USGS
    The high mountain country near the Madison and Greene county line comes into focus in the late 1970s. Trace the remote settlement at Fletcher, the heights of Bearfence Mountain, and the winding route of Skyline Drive.

  2. 1977 Map of Elkton East, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Elkton East, 1981 Print
    1977 Elkton East
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Rockingham County valley meets the Blue Ridge in the late seventies. Family historians can trace rural settlements like Furnace and Verbena, or locate land along Naked Creek and Elk Run.

  3. 1977 Map of Mc Gaheysville, 1982 Print
    1977 Map of Mc Gaheysville, 1982 Print
    1977 Mc Gaheysville
    1982 Print · USGS
    Rockingham County in the late seventies is shown in remarkable detail through this aerial orthophotoquad. Genealogists and local historians can trace the property lines near Mc Gaheysville, Berrytown, and the South Fork Shenandoah River.

  4. 1977 Map of Swift Run Gap, 1982 Print
    1977 Map of Swift Run Gap, 1982 Print
    1977 Swift Run Gap
    1982 Print · USGS
    Greene County’s mountain passes and valley settlements are captured in the late seventies just as the landscape balanced traditional farming and parkland. Researchers can trace rural road networks and family-named landmarks like Bacon Hollow, Haneytown, and Dyke.

  5. 1977 Map of Crimora, 1982 Print
    1977 Map of Crimora, 1982 Print
    1977 Crimora
    1982 Print · USGS
    Augusta County, Virginia, is seen from above in the late 1970s as the South River winds past valley settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the homesteads around Crimora and Harriston or follow the path of Skyline Drive along the ridge.

  6. 1977 Map of Browns Cove, 1982 Print
    1977 Map of Browns Cove, 1982 Print
    1977 Browns Cove
    1982 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains appear in the late 1970s as a mix of high-altitude wilderness and valley farmsteads. Trace early settlements at Browns Cove and Doylesville alongside the winding path of Skyline Drive.

  7. 1977 Map of New Market, 1983 Print
    1977 Map of New Market, 1983 Print
    1977 New Market
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Shenandoah Valley comes into sharp focus in the late seventies, showing the traditional farming landscape and river crossings of the era. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Quicksburg, Shavertown, and the banks of Smith Creek.

  8. 1977 Map of Elkton West, 1983 Print
    1977 Map of Elkton West, 1983 Print
    1977 Elkton West
    1983 Print · USGS
    Rockingham County is captured in the late seventies, showing the dense forests and valley farms of the Blue Ridge foothills. Researchers can trace the riverfront development of Elkton and Shenandoah or locate rural landmarks like Hopkins Spring.

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