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1970s Maps of Mohave County, Arizona

Explore 70 historic maps of Mohave County 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 Mohave County'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.
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Start exploring Mohave County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Mohave County, AZ maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Virgin Basin, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Virgin Basin, 1972 Print
    1970 Virgin Basin
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Nevada and Arizona borderlands meet at the confluence of the Colorado and Virgin Rivers in the mid-twentieth century. Trace the early development of Temple Bar Marina and find remote sites like Bonelli Landing and the Lakeside Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Warm Springs SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Warm Springs SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Warm Springs SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Havasu Valley area at the dawn of the seventies shows a desert landscape transitioning into a modern community. Researchers can trace the development of the Golden Shores neighborhood near Topock Marsh or locate the Old Railroad Grade and Landing Strip near the Topock settlement.
  7. 1970 Map of Needles SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Needles SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Needles SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    The high desert of San Bernardino County meets the Arizona border in the early 1970s, showcasing the transportation and mining roots of the region. Local researchers can trace the National Old Trails Road and locate remote mining prospects near Shadow Canyon.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1970 Map of Needles NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Needles NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Needles NW
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River borderlands in the early 1970s reveal a mix of desert ranching and heavy rail infrastructure. Researchers can locate the Soto Ranch, the rail stop at Java, and the Walters Ranch Landing Field along the Mohave Valley floor.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1970 Map of Buck Mountains, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Buck Mountains, 1973 Print
    1970 Buck Mountains
    1973 Print · USGS
    Mohave County’s arid interior is revealed in the early 1970s as a landscape of isolated mines and historic desert thoroughfares. Researchers can trace the development of the Old National Trails Road and locate remote extraction sites like the Palo Verde Mine and Arizona Yucca Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1970 Map of Boundary Cone, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Boundary Cone, 1973 Print
    1970 Boundary Cone
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Black Mountains of Mohave County are shown here during a period of transition in the early seventies, dominated by the legacy of the Oatman mining district. Researchers can trace historic mineral claims and access routes to sites like the United Oatman Mine, Alcyone Mine, and Black Range Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1970 Map of Buck Mountains SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Buck Mountains SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Buck Mountains SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Mohave County's high desert reaches and mountain slopes are preserved here as they appeared in the early 1970s. Researchers can locate remote ranching and water infrastructure like the Corral, Shot Up Tank, and Lower Well WT among the Mohave Mountains.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1970 Map of Warm Springs SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Warm Springs SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Warm Springs SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Mohave County’s arid interior is documented here during the early seventies, showcasing a period of mineral exploration and backcountry surveying. Researchers can trace the legacy of desert prospecting through markers like Warm Prospect, the Mine, and a winding Jeep Trail.
  25. 1970 Map of Needles, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Needles, 1973 Print
    1970 Needles
    1973 Print · USGS
    Needles and the Colorado River corridor are captured here in the early 1970s as the town serves as a vital rail and river junction. Trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad through the valley or locate early landmarks like Fivemile Landing and the Needles Municipal Airport.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1970 Map of Yucca, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Yucca, 1973 Print
    1970 Yucca
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Mohave County desert comes into focus at the start of the 1970s, as regional transportation hubs like Yucca and Haviland anchor the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line, an automotive Proving Ground, and scattered Prospect sites.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1970 Map of Topock, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Topock, 1973 Print
    1970 Topock
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River corridor near the Arizona-California border is shown here at the start of the 1970s, focused on the rail and road crossing at Topock. Trace the old mining claims of the Mohave Mountains, including the Gold Dome Mine and Jackpot Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1970 Map of Boulder Beach, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Boulder Beach, 1973 Print
    1970 Boulder Beach
    1973 Print · USGS
    Lake Mead in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by critical water infrastructure and desert recreation. Trace the Old Railroad Grade past the Lake Mead Lodge or locate early facilities like the Hemenway Campground.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1970 Map of Yucca SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Yucca SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Yucca SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Mohave County desert at the dawn of the seventies shows a transition from traditional mining to modern automotive testing. Researchers can trace the perimeter of the Ground Automotive Proving and locate the Boriana Mine and Landing Strip.
  40. 1970 Map of Havasu Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Havasu Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Havasu Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Chemehuevi Indian Reservation meets the shoreline of Lake Havasu in the early 1970s. Researchers can locate the early layout of the Havasu Lake settlement, including Needles Ldg and various Jeep Trails heading into the Chemehuevi Valley.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1970 Map of Needles NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Needles NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Needles NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Fort Mojave Indian Reservation in the early 1970s shows a landscape of developing residential grids set against the desert. Researchers can trace historical routes like the Old Military Jeep Trail or locate the Milltown (Site) and Desert Lawn Cem.
  46. 1970 Map of Lake Havasu City South, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Lake Havasu City South, 1973 Print
    1970 Lake Havasu City South
    1973 Print · USGS
    Arizona's desert landscape meets the rising waters of the Colorado River during the early 1970s expansion of Lake Havasu City. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early suburban footprint near Thompson Bay and locate landmarks like the Roulette Mine and Lake Havasu City Airport.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1970 Map of Crossman Peak, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Crossman Peak, 1973 Print
    1970 Crossman Peak
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Mohave Mountains are shown during a period of active mineral prospecting in the early seventies, accessible only by a web of primitive tracks. Researchers can trace the locations of the Sunrise Mine, Pittsburg Mine, and remote water sources like Cottonwood Spring.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1970 Map of Yucca NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Yucca NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Yucca NW
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley in the early 1970s was a hub of transit and testing in the Mohave desert. Researchers can trace the alignment of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and locate the Automotive Proving Ground near Yucca.
  55. 1970 Map of Warm Springs, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Warm Springs, 1973 Print
    1970 Warm Springs
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Black Mountains and Sacramento Valley come alive in this Mohave County survey from the early seventies. Geologists and local historians can trace mining efforts at the Tipperary Mine or locate vital desert water sources like Warm Springs and Antelope Spring.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1970 Map of Franconia, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Franconia, 1973 Print
    1970 Franconia
    1973 Print · USGS
    Mohave County’s high desert comes into focus during the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of isolated rail sidings and remote mining claims. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through Franconia or locate the site of the Boulder Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1970 Map of Castle Rock, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Castle Rock, 1973 Print
    1970 Castle Rock
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River and its transformation into Lake Havasu define this desert landscape during the early 1970s. Trace the intersection of tribal land and federal refuge while locating Picture Rock Petroglyphs, Jops Harbor, and the Chemehuevi Landing Field.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1970 Map of Mt. Manchester, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Mt. Manchester, 1973 Print
    1970 Mt. Manchester
    1973 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region along the Colorado River is captured here as it appeared in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the Von Schmidt Line, locate the Riviera settlement, and find historical Petroglyphs in the desert mountains.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1970 Map of Davis Dam SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Davis Dam SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Davis Dam SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River shoreline in the early seventies shows the growing desert communities of Bullhead City and Riviera as they expanded eastward. Genealogists and historians can locate the Hardyville Mill (Ruins) and burial sites like Cem Grave within the Fort Mohave Indian Reservation.
    5 unique versions available
  70. 1970 Map of Yucca NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Yucca NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Yucca NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Mohave desert landscape in the early seventies shows the intersection of specialized industry and arid terrain. Researchers can trace the perimeter of the Automotive Proving Ground and follow remote routes like the Jeep Trail along Rock Creek.
  73. 1970 Map of Buck Mountains NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Buck Mountains NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Buck Mountains NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Mohave County in the early seventies reveals a landscape of remote cattle ranching and infrastructure. Trace historical markers like Shot Up Well, the Corral, and the winding Dutch Flat Road through the basin.
    2 unique versions available
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