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1970s Maps of California

Explore 442 historic maps of California 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 California'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 California's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

California maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Davis
    1970 Map of Davis
    1970 Davis
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Davis, El Macero, and other nearby areas
  4. 1970 Map of Burrel
    1970 Map of Burrel
    1970 Burrel
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Riverdale, Lanare, and other nearby areas
  7. 1970 Map of Cherokee, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Cherokee, 1973 Print
    1970 Cherokee
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Paradise, Yankee Hill, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1970 Map of Needles SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Needles SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Needles SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Needles, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1970 Map of Needles NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Needles NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Needles NW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Needles, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1970 Map of Biggs, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Biggs, 1973 Print
    1970 Biggs
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Oroville, Biggs, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1970 Map of Parker, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Parker, 1973 Print
    1970 Parker
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Parker, Parker, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1970 Map of Needles, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Needles, 1973 Print
    1970 Needles
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Needles, Arizona Village, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1970 Map of Oroville Dam, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Oroville Dam, 1973 Print
    1970 Oroville Dam
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Butte County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1970 Map of Topock, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Topock, 1973 Print
    1970 Topock
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Topock, Catfish Paradise, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1970 Map of Parker SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Parker SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Parker SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Parker, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1970 Map of Havasu Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Havasu Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Havasu Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Lake Havasu City, Havasu Lake, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  37. 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
    Covers California, including Lake Havasu City, Copper Canyone, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1970 Map of Parker SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Parker SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Parker SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Calzona, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1970 Map of Oroville, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Oroville, 1973 Print
    1970 Oroville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Oroville, Wicks Corner, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1970 Map of Palermo, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Palermo, 1973 Print
    1970 Palermo
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Oroville, Oak Grove, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1970 Map of Castle Rock, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Castle Rock, 1973 Print
    1970 Castle Rock
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Lake Havasu City, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1970 Map of Brush Creek, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Brush Creek, 1973 Print
    1970 Brush Creek
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Brush Creek, Junction House, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1970 Map of Mt. Manchester, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Mt. Manchester, 1973 Print
    1970 Mt. Manchester
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Bullhead City, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1970 Map of Parker NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Parker NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Parker NW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including San Bernardino County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1970 Map of Whipple Mts SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Whipple Mts SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Whipple Mts SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including San Bernardino County, United States, and other nearby areas
  64. 1970 Map of Whipple Wash, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Whipple Wash, 1973 Print
    1970 Whipple Wash
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including San Bernardino County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1970 Map of Berry Creek, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Berry Creek, 1973 Print
    1970 Berry Creek
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Moseley, Hughes Place, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1970 Map of Forbestown, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Forbestown, 1973 Print
    1970 Forbestown
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Old Forbestown, Forbestown, and other nearby areas
  73. 1970 Map of Scotia, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of Scotia, 1974 Print
    1970 Scotia
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Rio Dell, Scotia, and other nearby areas
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