1970s Maps of York County, Virginia

Explore 5 historic maps of York 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 York 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 York County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


York 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 Newport News North, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Newport News North, 1977 Print
    1973 Newport News North
    1977 Print · USGS
    Virginia's Tidewater region comes into sharp focus in the early seventies, showing the rapid expansion of coastal neighborhoods and industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace the mid-century footprint of Newport News and Hampton along the James River.

  3. 1973 Map of Poquoson East, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Poquoson East, 1977 Print
    1973 Poquoson East
    1977 Print · USGS
    The coastal fringes of the Virginia Peninsula meet the Chesapeake Bay in the early seventies, captured in high-contrast aerial detail. Researchers can study the tidal marsh patterns and early residential footprints around Poquoson as they appeared decades ago.

  4. 1973 Map of Poquoson West, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Poquoson West, 1977 Print
    1973 Poquoson West
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Peninsula comes into focus during the early 1970s as suburban development meets the tidal marshes of the York River. Researchers can trace the layout of Poquoson and examine the footprint of industrial sites along the shoreline.

  5. 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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