1970s Maps of Sunrise Canyon, Arizona

Explore 5 historic maps of Sunrise Canyon 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 Sunrise Canyon'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 Sunrise Canyon's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Sunrise Canyon, AZ maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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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