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1970s Maps of Avondale, Arizona

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

Avondale, 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 Avondale SE, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Avondale SE, 1972 Print
    1971 Avondale SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County during the early seventies reveals the raw desert landscape of the Gila River Valley. Researchers can trace the sharp ridgelines of the Sierra Estrella and the winding, braided course of the Gila River in this detailed aerial orthophoto.
  10. 1971 Map of Tolleson, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Tolleson, 1972 Print
    1971 Tolleson
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's western valley is seen in a photographic transition during the early seventies, as desert agriculture met suburban expansion. Researchers can trace the layout of Tolleson and Avondale or follow the path of the Gila River.
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