1970s Maps of La Paz County, Arizona

Explore 11 historic maps of La Paz 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 La Paz 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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La Paz County, AZ maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Parker, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Parker, 1973 Print
    1970 Parker
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River borderlands in the early 1970s reveal the growth of Parker alongside massive water infrastructure like the Headgate Rock Dam. Genealogists and historians can trace the Wyatt Earp House and the Indian Agency Headquarters.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1970 Map of Parker SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Parker SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Parker SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River Indian Reservation in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by industrial-scale irrigation and desert transit. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Cremation Ground (Cem) or the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1970 Map of Parker SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Parker SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Parker SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River borderlands in the early seventies reveal an intensive irrigation network carved into the desert floor. Researchers can trace the water infrastructure of the Main Canal alongside local landmarks like the Colorado River Day School and Lost Lake Resort.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1970 Map of Blythe, 1975 Print
    1970 Map of Blythe, 1975 Print
    1970 Blythe
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River valley transitioned into a modern agricultural and transit hub during the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of Blythe and Ehrenberg near the Ehrenberg Cemetery and the vital Palo Verde Intake.

  5. 1971 Map of Phoenix
    1971 Map of Phoenix
    1971 Phoenix
    1971 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona at the start of the seventies shows a desert metropolis expanding toward the Sun Valley retirement boom. Trace the growth of Sun City and Glendale, or locate remote historic sites like the Vulture Gold Mine and Nottbusch Cemetery.

  6. 1971 Map of Dome Rock Mts SW, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Dome Rock Mts SW, 1973 Print
    1971 Dome Rock Mts SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Arizona's western desert frontier comes into focus during the early 1970s, as mining and military activity overlap in the high desert. Mineral hunters and historians can trace the locations of the Copper Giant Mine, the Copper Chief Mine, and the sprawling Yuma Proving Ground.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1971 Map of Moon Mtn SE, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Moon Mtn SE, 1973 Print
    1971 Moon Mtn SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River Indian Reservation border and the high desert of La Paz County were meticulously mapped in the early seventies. Trace the tracks of miners and surveyors through the Dome Rock Mountains to find the Valenzuella Mine and Kaiser Waterhole.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1971 Map of Moon Mtn NE, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Moon Mtn NE, 1973 Print
    1971 Moon Mtn NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, this desert landscape in western Arizona was defined by its industrial activity and complex land boundaries. Trace the Colorado River Indian Reservation Boundary or locate historical extraction sites like the Gravel Pits and Gravel Pit.

  9. 1971 Map of Middle Camp Mtn., 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Middle Camp Mtn., 1973 Print
    1971 Middle Camp Mtn.
    1973 Print · USGS
    Western Arizona prospecting was still etched into the desert floor during the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace old mining claims like the Darling Mine and Marquitta Mine or locate the Dome Rock Interchange along the modern highway.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1971 Map of Cunningham Mtn, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Cunningham Mtn, 1974 Print
    1971 Cunningham Mtn
    1974 Print · USGS
    Arizona's high desert mining country is captured here in the early 1970s, as operations dotted the foothills of the Dome Rock Mountains. Researchers can trace the trails and prospects surrounding the Copper Bottom Mine, Kellogg Mine, and Petroglyphs near Tule Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1979 Map of Alamo Lake, 1997 Print
    1979 Map of Alamo Lake, 1997 Print
    1979 Alamo Lake
    1997 Print · USGS
    The Arizona desert at the end of the seventies reveals a landscape of massive water projects and deep-rooted mining history. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous remote claims like the Black Diamond and Nellie-Meda Mine or explore the early footprint of Alamo Lake State Park.
    2 unique versions available

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