1960s Maps of Yuma, Arizona

Explore 10 historic maps of Yuma from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Yuma's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, 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 Yuma's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Yuma, AZ maps

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  1. 1961 Map of El Centro
    1961 Map of El Centro
    1961 El Centro
    1961 Print · USGS
    The California-Arizona borderlands come alive in this early sixties record of desert irrigation and military expansion. Genealogists and researchers can trace the engineering of the All American Canal and locate vanished sites like Araz and the Imperial County Tuberculosis Sanatorium.

  2. 1964 Map of El Centro
    1964 Map of El Centro
    1964 El Centro
    1964 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of the California desert and the military test ranges of Arizona are revealed in this mid-century study. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Southern Pacific railroad and the All American Canal near El Centro and Yuma.

  3. 1964 Map of South of Yuma, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of South of Yuma, 1966 Print
    1964 South of Yuma
    1966 Print · USGS
    The international border in the mid-1960s reveals a sparse landscape defined by the Yuma Desert. Researchers can trace the United States-Mexico line past several Test Wells and the edge of the Luke Air Force Range.

  4. 1965 Map of Vopoki Ridge, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Vopoki Ridge, 1966 Print
    1965 Vopoki Ridge
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape defined by military training grounds and ancient desert routes along the Mexican border. Modern researchers can trace the legendary Camino Del Diablo (Jeep Trail) past Spook Tank and the heights of Vopoki Ridge.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1965 Map of Yuma SE, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Yuma SE, 1966 Print
    1965 Yuma SE
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Yuma in the mid-sixties, the landscape reveals a stark contrast between irrigated agriculture and military desert ranges. Researchers can trace the path of the Main Canal and A Canal or locate the boundaries of the Luke Air Force Range.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1965 Map of Somerton, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Somerton, 1966 Print
    1965 Somerton
    1966 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1960s, the irrigation grid surrounding Somerton transformed the arid valley into a productive agricultural landscape. Researchers can trace the layout of Yuma Indian Homesteads and find early aviation sites like Somerton Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1965 Map of Fortuna, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Fortuna, 1966 Print
    1965 Fortuna
    1966 Print · USGS
    Yuma County during the mid-sixties showcases a desert landscape of massive irrigation projects and sprawling military ranges. Genealogists and historians can locate the Redondo Ruins (Butterfield Stage Sta), the isolated Blaisdell station, and the historic path of the Camino Del Diablo.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1965 Map of Fortuna SW, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Fortuna SW, 1966 Print
    1965 Fortuna SW
    1966 Print · USGS
    The desert frontier south of Yuma comes into focus during the mid-sixties, dominated by military training grounds. Researchers can trace remote survey lines and navigate the arid terrain through markers like Arena 432, Target, and several Jeep Trails.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1965 Map of Yuma East, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Yuma East, 1966 Print
    1965 Yuma East
    1966 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Colorado and Gila Rivers in the mid-1960s reveals a desert landscape transformed by massive irrigation and military infrastructure. Trace the early layout of Yuma, from the Yuma Territorial Prison to the US Marine Corps Air Station.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1965 Map of Yuma West, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Yuma West, 1966 Print
    1965 Yuma West
    1966 Print · USGS
    Yuma and the lower Colorado River valley appear here in the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape defined by intensive irrigation and military presence. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of neighborhood schools like Pecan Grove Sch or locate the Old Araz Stage Depot and Andrade (Site).
    4 unique versions available

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