1970s Maps of Houston, Alaska

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


Houston, AK maps

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  1. 1979 Map of Anchorage C-8 NE
    1979 Map of Anchorage C-8 NE
    1979 Anchorage C-8 NE
    1979 Print · USGS
    Matanuska-Susitna during the late 1970s reveals a landscape of river-based utility and seasonal trails. Researchers can trace the Winter Trail and locate early infrastructure like the Landing Strip and Gravel Pit near the Little Susitna River.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1979 Map of Anchorage, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Anchorage, 1980 Print
    1979 Anchorage
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Anchorage bowl and Matanuska Valley appear in the late seventies as the region's transportation and military infrastructure matured. Genealogists and historians can trace rail and road evolution through Wasilla, the Matanuska Branch line, and Jonesville.

  3. 1979 Map of Anchorage C-8 SW, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Anchorage C-8 SW, 1980 Print
    1979 Anchorage C-8 SW
    1980 Print · USGS
    Big Lake and the Houston boundary appear here during the late seventies as the region's recreational and transport hubs were taking shape. Researchers can trace the path of The Alaska RR and locate early aviation landmarks like the Big Lake No 2 Airport and several lakeside campgrounds.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1979 Map of Anchorage C-8 SE, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Anchorage C-8 SE, 1980 Print
    1979 Anchorage C-8 SE
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Meadow Lakes region of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough comes into focus during the late seventies as transportation and aviation infrastructure expanded. Researchers can trace the path of The Alaska Railroad past Pittman, locate the Big Lake No 2 Airport, and identify dozens of named water bodies like Bear Paw Lake and Visnaw Lake.

  5. 1979 Map of Anchorage C-8 NW, 1981 Print
    1979 Map of Anchorage C-8 NW, 1981 Print
    1979 Anchorage C-8 NW
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska-Susitna region shows a landscape of rail-connected wilderness and lakeside recreation in the late seventies. You can trace the path of The Alaska Railroad as it passes Nancy Lake, identifying local landmarks like the Seaplane Base and Houston Lake.
    2 unique versions available

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