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1970s Maps of Gilbert, Arizona

Explore 7 historic maps of Gilbert 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 Gilbert'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 Gilbert's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Gilbert, AZ maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 1971 Map of Chandler Heights, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Chandler Heights, 1972 Print
    1971 Chandler Heights
    1972 Print · USGS
    The agricultural grid and desert foothills of Pinal and Maricopa counties are seen in detail in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the layout of citrus groves in Chandler Heights and the drainage patterns of Queen Creek below the Goldmine Mountains.
  19. 1972 Map of Mesa, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Mesa, 1975 Print
    1972 Mesa
    1975 Print · USGS
    Greater Phoenix expanded rapidly in the early seventies, as shown in this detailed look at MESA and the Salt River. Local historians can trace early irrigation routes like the Consolidated Canal or find family connections at Lehi and the LDS Temple.
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