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1970s Maps of Mesa, Arizona

Explore 10 historic maps of Mesa 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 Mesa'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 Mesa's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Mesa, AZ maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
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  22. 1971 Map of Granite Reef Dam, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Granite Reef Dam, 1972 Print
    1971 Granite Reef Dam
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's desert hydrology is revealed in the early seventies at the critical meeting of two major rivers. Researchers can trace the water distribution at Granite Reef Dam and study the terrain surrounding Mount Mc Dowell.
  25. 1971 Map of Tempe, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Tempe, 1973 Print
    1971 Tempe
    1973 Print · USGS
    The East Valley transitions from agricultural roots to suburban sprawl in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the precise development of residential blocks around Tempe, Scottsdale, and the Salt River.
  28. 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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