1970s Maps of Surprise, Arizona

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


Surprise, AZ maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Phoenix
    1971 Map of Phoenix
    1971 Phoenix
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Surprise, including Phoenix, Glendale, and other nearby areas

  2. 1971 Map of El Mirage
    1971 Map of El Mirage
    1971 El Mirage
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Surprise, including Phoenix, Glendale, and other nearby areas

  3. 1971 Map of Calderwood Butte, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Calderwood Butte, 1972 Print
    1971 Calderwood Butte
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Surprise, including Peoria, Sun City, and other nearby areas

  4. 1971 Map of McMicken Dam, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of McMicken Dam, 1972 Print
    1971 McMicken Dam
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Surprise, including Maricopa County, United States, and other nearby areas

  5. 1971 Map of Waddell, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Waddell, 1972 Print
    1971 Waddell
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Surprise, including Glendale, Buckeye, and other nearby areas

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