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1970s Maps of Pinal County, Arizona

Explore 25 historic maps of Pinal 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 Pinal County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Pinal County, AZ maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Phoenix
    1971 Map of Phoenix
    1971 Phoenix
    1971 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona at the start of the seventies shows a desert metropolis expanding toward the Sun Valley retirement boom. Trace the growth of Sun City and Glendale, or locate remote historic sites like the Vulture Gold Mine and Nottbusch Cemetery.
  4. 1971 Map of Pima Butte, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Pima Butte, 1972 Print
    1971 Pima Butte
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Gila River valley south of Phoenix comes into focus in the early 1970s, revealing the intersection of desert ranching and braided river systems. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Lone Butte Ranch and the natural path of Vekol Wash.
  7. 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.
  10. 1971 Map of Gila Butte SE, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Gila Butte SE, 1972 Print
    1971 Gila Butte SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Pinal County's desert agriculture and high peaks are captured here in the early seventies through detailed aerial photogrammetry. Researchers can trace the sharp line between the Gila River and the rising slopes of the Sacaton Mountains.
  13. 1971 Map of Sacaton NE, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Sacaton NE, 1972 Print
    1971 Sacaton NE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Pinal County agriculture meets the desert foothills in the early seventies, capturing the precise layout of Arizona’s irrigation-driven landscape. You can trace the path of Queen Creek and the rising slopes of Goldmine Mountain amidst the geometric farm grids.
  16. 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.
  19. 1971 Map of Casa Grande East, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Casa Grande East, 1972 Print
    1971 Casa Grande East
    1972 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona's agricultural landscape is seen in transition during the early seventies as irrigation transforms the desert around Casa Grande. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early city grid and remote features like Lake in the Desert and the high ground of Signal Peak.
  22. 1971 Map of Maricopa, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Maricopa, 1972 Print
    1971 Maricopa
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa and the surrounding Pinal County desert are shown as they appeared in the early seventies, dominated by an expanding grid of agricultural development. Researchers can trace the layout of the Ak Chin community and the natural path of Vekol Wash.
  25. 1971 Map of Casa Grande West, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Casa Grande West, 1972 Print
    1971 Casa Grande West
    1972 Print · USGS
    Arizona's desert landscape meets organized agriculture in the early seventies as the desert begins to yield to development. Trace the intersection of the Sacaton Mountains and the expanding irrigation networks near Casa Grande and the Santa Cruz Wash.
  28. 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.
  31. 1971 Map of Antelope Peak NE, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Antelope Peak NE, 1972 Print
    1971 Antelope Peak NE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Pinal County agriculture is captured at its early 1970s height in this detailed orthophotoquad survey. Researchers can trace the geometric field patterns and the natural course of Vekol Wash as it existed decades ago.
  34. 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.
  37. 1971 Map of Laveen, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Laveen, 1972 Print
    1971 Laveen
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County agriculture meets the desert river bottom in the early seventies, capturing the transition from farm to field. Local researchers can trace the development of Laveen and the riverfront settlement of Komatke along the winding Gila River.
  40. 1971 Map of Sacaton Butte, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Sacaton Butte, 1972 Print
    1971 Sacaton Butte
    1972 Print · USGS
    Pinal County agriculture and desert landscapes are frozen in time during the early seventies in this aerial survey. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint the layout of Casa Blanca and the terrain surrounding Sacaton Butte as they appeared decades ago.
  43. 1971 Map of Blackwater, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Blackwater, 1972 Print
    1971 Blackwater
    1972 Print · USGS
    Blackwater and the surrounding Gila River Indian Community are captured here in the early seventies during a period of expanding desert agriculture. Researchers can trace the path of the Gila River and the settlement of Blackwater against the backdrop of Twin Buttes.
  46. 1971 Map of Coolidge, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Coolidge, 1972 Print
    1971 Coolidge
    1972 Print · USGS
    Pinal County's agricultural heartland is documented in the early 1970s through this aerial-based survey. Local researchers can trace the development of the irrigation grid and the historic footprints of Coolidge, Randolph, and Eleven Mile Corner.
  49. 1971 Map of Montezuma Peak, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Montezuma Peak, 1972 Print
    1971 Montezuma Peak
    1972 Print · USGS
    The desert landscape of Pinal and Maricopa counties is captured in the early 1970s through this detailed aerial survey. Researchers can trace the natural drainage patterns of the Santa Cruz Wash and the prominent heights of Montezuma Peak near the Gila River.
  52. 1971 Map of Enid, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Enid, 1972 Print
    1971 Enid
    1972 Print · USGS
    The arid landscape near Enid is captured in the early seventies, showing the sharp line between desert drainage and irrigated fields. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridor and the scattered structures of Palo Verde.
  55. 1971 Map of Sacaton, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Sacaton, 1972 Print
    1971 Sacaton
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Pinal County desert floor meets the mountains in the early 1970s, showcasing the agricultural development near the Gila River. Trace the settlement patterns of Sacaton and identify local high points like Sacaton Pk and the Santan Mountains.
  58. 1971 Map of Stanfield, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Stanfield, 1972 Print
    1971 Stanfield
    1972 Print · USGS
    The agricultural landscape of Pinal County is captured in the early seventies, showing a highly developed grid of desert farm plots. Local historians can trace the early footprint of Stanfield and the natural course of the Santa Cruz Wash across the terrain.
  61. 1971 Map of Gila Butte NW, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Gila Butte NW, 1972 Print
    1971 Gila Butte NW
    1972 Print · USGS
    Pinal and Maricopa counties appear in the early 1970s as a study in desert irrigation and military aviation. Researchers can trace the agricultural footprint around Bapchule, the natural course of the Gila River, and the Goodyear Air Force Auxiliary Airfield.
  64. 1972 Map of Oak Grove Canyon, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Oak Grove Canyon, 1975 Print
    1972 Oak Grove Canyon
    1975 Print · USGS
    Arizona's remote Galiuro Mountains are shown in the early 1970s, during a period when mining and ranching still shaped the high desert landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and claims like Parsons Grove, Fourmile Ranch, and the Bluebird Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1972 Map of Rhodes Peak, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Rhodes Peak, 1975 Print
    1972 Rhodes Peak
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Galiuro Mountains take center stage in the 1970s, showing a rugged landscape defined by deep canyons and isolated ranching outposts. Researchers can trace historical mineral sites like Magma Mine or locate early water sources such as Mailbox Well and Rhodes Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1972 Map of Booger Canyon, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Booger Canyon, 1975 Print
    1972 Booger Canyon
    1975 Print · USGS
    The rugged canyonlands of Graham and Pinal counties appear in the early 1970s, as the San Carlos Indian Reservation meets the Aravaipa Canyon. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Salazar Cem, ancient Cliff Dwelling sites, and the Ash Creek Dam.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1972 Map of Kielberg Canyon, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Kielberg Canyon, 1975 Print
    1972 Kielberg Canyon
    1975 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Arizona rangeland and canyon country are preserved in this early 1970s survey of the Galiuro Mountains. Researchers can trace old stock-raising and mining sites like YLE Ranch, the 16 to 1 Mine, and Peters Well.
    2 unique versions available
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