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1970s Maps of Maricopa County, Arizona

Explore 63 historic maps of Maricopa 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 Maricopa 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.
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Start exploring Maricopa County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Maricopa County, AZ maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 1971 Map of El Mirage
    1971 Map of El Mirage
    1971 El Mirage
    1971 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County underwent a dramatic transformation in the early seventies as planned retirement communities rose from the desert. Trace the early layouts of Sun City and Youngtown alongside the active flight lines of Luke Air Force Base.
  7. 1971 Map of Union Hills, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Union Hills, 1972 Print
    1971 Union Hills
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's northern desert frontier is captured in the early seventies, showing the first stages of suburban expansion. Trace the original boundaries of Adobe and the natural drainage of Cave Creek and Skunk Creek before modern development obscured these landmarks.
  10. 1971 Map of Calderwood Butte, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Calderwood Butte, 1972 Print
    1971 Calderwood Butte
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County underwent a dramatic transformation in the early seventies as desert land transitioned into planned communities. Trace the early boundaries of Surprise and Sun City alongside the natural course of the Agua Fria River.
  13. 1971 Map of Pima Butte, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Pima Butte, 1972 Print
    1971 Pima Butte
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Gila River valley south of Phoenix comes into focus in the early 1970s, revealing the intersection of desert ranching and braided river systems. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Lone Butte Ranch and the natural path of Vekol Wash.
  16. 1971 Map of Gila Butte, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Gila Butte, 1972 Print
    1971 Gila Butte
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Pinal County desert floor meets irrigated agriculture in the early 1970s, as seen from high-altitude aerial photography. Trace the rural layout of Ocotillo and Bapchule, or locate the prominent landmark of Gila Butte overlooking the Gila River.
  19. 1971 Map of Chandler, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Chandler, 1972 Print
    1971 Chandler
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County is captured during its mid-century agricultural prime before the surge of suburban sprawl. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Chandler and Gilbert alongside vital irrigation routes like the Eastern Canal.
  22. 1971 Map of Buckhorn, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Buckhorn, 1972 Print
    1971 Buckhorn
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County is captured during a period of rapid change in the early 1970s, showing the intersection of desert agriculture and new development. Researchers can trace the path of the Roosevelt Canal and the distinct volcanic landmark of Spook Hill near Buckhorn.
  25. 1971 Map of McDowell Peak, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of McDowell Peak, 1972 Print
    1971 McDowell Peak
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Maricopa County desert is captured in high-detail aerial photography in the early seventies, just as the region began its modern growth. Researchers can study the untouched natural topography surrounding Mc Dowell Peak and the distinctive granite formations of Pinnacle Peak.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1971 Map of Higley, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Higley, 1972 Print
    1971 Higley
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County agriculture and military aviation are captured in detail during the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Higley and the sprawling layout of Williams Air Force Base at the height of its activity.
  31. 1971 Map of Currys Corner, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Currys Corner, 1972 Print
    1971 Currys Corner
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's arid landscape is captured in the early 1970s, revealing the desert prior to extensive modern development. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Currys Corner and the path of the Old Verde Canal across the desert floor.
  34. 1971 Map of McMicken Dam, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of McMicken Dam, 1972 Print
    1971 McMicken Dam
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County agriculture and desert water management are captured in this early 1970s aerial survey. Trace the intersection of the Beardsley Canal with the Mc Micken Dam and the emerging street grids near Beardsley.
  37. 1971 Map of Glendale, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Glendale, 1972 Print
    1971 Glendale
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Salt River Valley is captured in the early seventies, showing a fascinating mix of industrial farming and suburban growth. Trace the expansion of Glendale and Peoria alongside the vital Arizona Canal as the desert landscape began its modern transformation.
  40. 1971 Map of Stewart Mtn., 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Stewart Mtn., 1972 Print
    1971 Stewart Mtn.
    1972 Print · USGS
    The arid landscape of Maricopa County is captured in detail during the early seventies. This orthophotoquad allows you to trace the riverbed of the Salt River and the shores of Saguaro Lake as they appeared decades ago.
  43. 1971 Map of Sacaton NE, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Sacaton NE, 1972 Print
    1971 Sacaton NE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Pinal County agriculture meets the desert foothills in the early seventies, capturing the precise layout of Arizona’s irrigation-driven landscape. You can trace the path of Queen Creek and the rising slopes of Goldmine Mountain amidst the geometric farm grids.
  46. 1971 Map of Apache Junction, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Apache Junction, 1972 Print
    1971 Apache Junction
    1972 Print · USGS
    Apache Junction emerges from the desert floor in the early seventies, shown here in a detailed aerial orthophotomosaic. Researchers can trace the mid-century street grid and early development patterns of Apache Junction against the untamed desert terrain.
  49. 1971 Map of Perryville, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Perryville, 1972 Print
    1971 Perryville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Agricultural grids and desert irrigation define the Maricopa County landscape in the early seventies. Researchers can trace the layout of Perryville and Liberty or follow the natural course of the Gila River.
  52. 1971 Map of Paradise Valley, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Paradise Valley, 1972 Print
    1971 Paradise Valley
    1972 Print · USGS
    The desert landscape of Central Arizona is shown during a period of rapid suburban growth in the early seventies. Trace the evolving boundaries of Paradise Valley and Scottsdale as residential streets began to encircle Mummy Mountain.
  55. 1971 Map of Guadalupe, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Guadalupe, 1972 Print
    1971 Guadalupe
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County agriculture and rural life are captured in the early seventies before the surge of desert suburbanization. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the early footprints of Guadalupe and the farming settlements at Kyrene and Hightown.
  58. 1971 Map of Sawik Mountain, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Sawik Mountain, 1972 Print
    1971 Sawik Mountain
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's desert interface is captured in the early seventies, showcasing the dramatic meeting of mountain peaks and irrigation. Genealogists and historians can trace the course of the Arizona Canal past the foot of Sawik Mtn and the McDowell Mts.
  61. 1971 Map of Hedgpeth Hills, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Hedgpeth Hills, 1972 Print
    1971 Hedgpeth Hills
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County is captured during its early 1970s agricultural expansion in this aerial orthophoto. Researchers can trace the development of irrigation grids and rural land use between Pyramid Pk and the Hedgpeth Hills.
  64. 1971 Map of Fort McDowell, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Fort McDowell, 1972 Print
    1971 Fort McDowell
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County is captured during the early 1970s in this detailed aerial survey of the desert landscape and river bottomlands. Researchers can trace the layout of Fort McDowell and locate landmarks like Lousley Hill and the winding Verde River.
  67. 1971 Map of Desert Well, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Desert Well, 1972 Print
    1971 Desert Well
    1972 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the landscape around Pinal and Maricopa counties was a mix of military testing and expanding desert agriculture. Researchers can trace the layout of the Desert Proving Grounds and the runway at Rittenhouse Air Force Auxiliary Field.
  70. 1971 Map of Lone Butte, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Lone Butte, 1972 Print
    1971 Lone Butte
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's southern desert reaches are captured in the early 1970s, showcasing the intersection of natural peaks and industrial testing. Trace the development of the Phoenix Proving Grounds and the rugged terrain of South Mountain.
  73. 1971 Map of Mesa, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Mesa, 1972 Print
    1971 Mesa
    1972 Print · USGS
    Mesa in the early seventies shows the sharp contrast between its growing street grid and the surrounding agricultural tracts. Local historians can trace the mid-century footprint of Mesa and the natural course of the Salt River during this period of change.
    2 unique versions available
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