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1970s Maps of Charleston, West Virginia

Explore 4 historic maps of Charleston 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 Charleston'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 Charleston's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Charleston, WV maps

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  1. 1977 Map of Big Chimney, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Big Chimney, 1980 Print
    1977 Big Chimney
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Elk River valley comes into sharp focus during the late seventies, showing the concentrated development of Kanawha County. Genealogists and local historians can trace the mid-century layout of Big Chimney, Elk Hills, and Milliken.
  4. 1977 Map of Charleston East, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Charleston East, 1980 Print
    1977 Charleston East
    1980 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the Kanawha Valley is captured in detail during the late 1970s, showing the concentrated development between the steep hills and the river. Trace the layout of riverside communities from Kanawha City to Dupont City and the winding course of Campbells Creek.
  7. 1977 Map of Charleston West, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Charleston West, 1980 Print
    1977 Charleston West
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Kanawha River valley and its surrounding ridges are captured in clear detail during the late seventies. Researchers can trace the development of the riverfront and study the timbered terrain along the Kanawha River corridor.
  10. 1977 Map of Pocatalico, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Pocatalico, 1980 Print
    1977 Pocatalico
    1980 Print · USGS
    West Virginia's river valleys and wooded ridges are seen from above in the late seventies. Family historians and land researchers can trace property lines and settlement footprints in Pocatalico, Guthrie, and along the Pocatalico River.
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