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1970s Maps of West Virginia

Explore 123 historic maps of West Virginia 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 West Virginia'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 West Virginia's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

West Virginia maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Rio
    1970 Map of Rio
    1970 Rio
    1970 Print · USGS
    Hampshire County is shown in the early seventies, capturing the remote ridge-and-valley communities before modern development. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Hotts Chapel Cem, Mountaindale Sch, and the small settlement of Kirby.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Round Hill, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Round Hill, 1971 Print
    1970 Round Hill
    1971 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Blue Ridge in the early seventies, this survey shows the meeting of the Shenandoah Valley and the Virginia Piedmont. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail past Wilson Gap or locate family sites in Meyerstown and Kabletown.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1970 Map of Sinks of Gandy, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Sinks of Gandy, 1973 Print
    1970 Sinks of Gandy
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Allegheny Mountains around Osceola and the Sinks of Gandy appear here in the early seventies, spanning three West Virginia counties. Researchers can trace remote mountain geography including the Blister Swamp, The Pigs Ear, and several family-named landmarks like Yokum Knob.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1970 Map of Old Fields, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Old Fields, 1973 Print
    1970 Old Fields
    1973 Print · USGS
    Hardy and Hampshire counties come into focus during the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of river-valley settlements and mountain gaps. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Purgitsville, Old Fields, and rural landmarks like Old Pine Ch.
  13. 1970 Map of Spruce Knob, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Spruce Knob, 1973 Print
    1970 Spruce Knob
    1973 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia highlands around Cherry Grove are documented here in the early 1970s, showcasing the state's highest peak. Researchers can trace family landmarks and rural life through Big Run Chapel, Spruce Knob Lookout Tower, and Spruce Knob Lake.
  16. 1970 Map of Needmore, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Needmore, 1973 Print
    1970 Needmore
    1973 Print · USGS
    Hardy County in the early seventies shows a landscape of steep Appalachian ridges and tight-knit valley communities. Genealogists and hikers can trace the foundations of Bean Settlement and Needmore, or locate rural landmarks like Pine Grove Ch and Asbury Ch.
  19. 1970 Map of Moorefield, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of Moorefield, 1974 Print
    1970 Moorefield
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Potomac valley at Moorefield is captured here in the 1970s, showing a well-established river town and its mountain hollows. Researchers can locate the Tannery, Oak Hill Cem, and the historic Baltimore and Ohio rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1970 Map of Yellow Spring, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of Yellow Spring, 1974 Print
    1970 Yellow Spring
    1974 Print · USGS
    Hampshire County is shown here in the early 1970s, defined by the parallel ridges of the Appalachian Mountains and the winding Cacapon River. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade or locate early rural centers like Yellow Spring and Hebron Ch.
  25. 1971 Map of Louisa, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Louisa, 1973 Print
    1971 Louisa
    1973 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Kentucky and West Virginia is captured here in the early seventies as the river-and-rail economy shaped the valley. Genealogists can trace family names at Greenlawn Cem or McClure Cem, and locate rural landmarks like Old Pleasant Ch and the hamlet of Saltpetre.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1971 Map of Sector, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Sector, 1973 Print
    1971 Sector
    1973 Print · USGS
    The South Branch Potomac River valley in the early 1970s is shown here as a landscape of steep ridges and riverside rail. Genealogists and hikers can trace the paths near Sector, find St Lukes Ch, and follow the Baltimore and Ohio railroad through The Trough.
  31. 1971 Map of Fallsburg, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Fallsburg, 1973 Print
    1971 Fallsburg
    1973 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the rugged borderlands of Lawrence County were a complex network of rail lines and creek-side settlements. Researchers can trace the legacy of family homesteads and industry through labels for the Covered Bridge, Garrett Chapel, and the coal-and-oil works of the Big Sandy River valley.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1971 Map of Alderson, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Alderson, 1974 Print
    1971 Alderson
    1974 Print · USGS
    Alderson and the Greenbrier River valley are documented here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by its mountains and institutional landmarks. Researchers can locate Federal Reformatory for Women, trace the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line, or find local spots like Pence Springs and Keller Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1971 Map of Baker, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Baker, 1974 Print
    1971 Baker
    1974 Print · USGS
    Hardy County's ridge-and-valley landscape is documented here in the early seventies, centered on the unique hydrologic path of the Lost River. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Baughman Settlement, Mt Moriah Ch, and the Old Iron Furnace.
  40. 1971 Map of Union, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Union, 1974 Print
    1971 Union
    1974 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was a landscape of mountain ridges and valley farms in the early 1970s. Local researchers can locate family landmarks like Rehobeth Ch, the historic Covered Bridge near Lillydale, and the rural community of Salt Sulphur Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1971 Map of Gap Mills, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Gap Mills, 1974 Print
    1971 Gap Mills
    1974 Print · USGS
    Monroe County mountain life is centered on the gap where the creek cuts the ridge in the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Gap Mills, Crimson Springs, and several country churches like Browns Chapel.
  46. 1971 Map of Dawson, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Dawson, 1974 Print
    1971 Dawson
    1974 Print · USGS
    Greenbrier and Summers counties are captured here in the early seventies, a landscape of steep hollows and high ridges. Researchers can locate remote rural landmarks like Blue Sulphur Springs, Keeney Knob, and small country congregations at Maude Chapel and Mt Zion Ch.
  49. 1971 Map of Ronceverte, 1975 Print
    1971 Map of Ronceverte, 1975 Print
    1971 Ronceverte
    1975 Print · USGS
    Greenbrier and Monroe counties are captured here in the early seventies, showing the rail-and-river hub of Ronceverte. Genealogists can trace local roots through sites like Organ Cave, Morgan Cem, and the numerous country churches like Salem Ch and Elizabeth Chapel.
  52. 1971 Map of Fort Spring, 1975 Print
    1971 Map of Fort Spring, 1975 Print
    1971 Fort Spring
    1975 Print · USGS
    Monroe County in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by the winding Greenbrier River and heavy rail industry. Local historians can trace industrial sites like Snowflake and old water-powered landmarks including Nickells Mill and the Covered Bridge.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1971 Map of Greenville, 1975 Print
    1971 Map of Greenville, 1975 Print
    1971 Greenville
    1975 Print · USGS
    Monroe County's rural valleys and ridges are captured here during the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of isolated farmsteads and creek-side hamlets. Family historians can locate several local landmarks like Indian Creek Ch, Wikel, and the Oak Grove Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1971 Map of Roanoke, 1977 Print
    1971 Map of Roanoke, 1977 Print
    1971 Roanoke
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Piedmont and Blue Ridge mountains meet in this early 1970s landscape of river valleys and rail hubs. Researchers can trace historic transportation routes and landmarks like the Appomattox Court House Nat Hist Pk, the Peaks of Otter, and Amelia Court House.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1972 Map of Hurricane, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Hurricane, 1973 Print
    1972 Hurricane
    1973 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia communities of Culloden and Hurricane are shown during a period of steady growth in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can locate many small landmarks like Bedford Chapel, Valley View Cem, and the Mountain State Christian Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1972 Map of Milton, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Milton, 1973 Print
    1972 Milton
    1973 Print · USGS
    Milton and Ona are shown in the early seventies, a time when the river valley was a busy corridor for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural landmarks from Howells Mill to many country churches like Bethesda Ch.
  67. 1972 Map of Winslow, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Winslow, 1973 Print
    1972 Winslow
    1973 Print · USGS
    Western West Virginia hill country is captured here during the early seventies just as the terrain began to change. Researchers can trace the footprint of the area before the inundation of Beech Fork Lake, identifying sites like Winslow, Davis Chapel, and the McComas Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1972 Map of Cornstalk, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Cornstalk, 1974 Print
    1972 Cornstalk
    1974 Print · USGS
    Greenbrier County's high ridges and quiet hollows are captured here in the early seventies, showing the transition from the summits of Buffalo Mountain to the farms of Clintonville. Local researchers can locate remote landmarks like Kuhn Glades and family-linked sites such as James Chapel or the Wallace Memorial Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1972 Map of Rupert, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Rupert, 1974 Print
    1972 Rupert
    1974 Print · USGS
    Greenbrier County's highland valleys are documented here in the early seventies, showing the vital corridors of the Meadow River and the Nicholas Fayette and Greenbrier railroad. Trace local heritage through landmarks like Sam Black Church, the Rainelle Airpark, and several mountain Strip Mine sites.
    2 unique versions available
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