1970s Maps of Mojave, California

Explore 6 historic maps of Mojave 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 Mojave'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.
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Start exploring Mojave's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Mojave, CA maps

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  1. 1973 Map of Bissell, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Bissell, 1976 Print
    1973 Bissell
    1976 Print · USGS
    The High Desert of Kern County is shown in the early seventies during the height of the jet age. Trace the intersection of military and rail history between the Air Force Flight Test Center and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1973 Map of Sanborn, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Sanborn, 1976 Print
    1973 Sanborn
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Fremont Valley in the early 1970s shows a desert landscape shaped by resource extraction and rail transport. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line and locate early features like Sanborn Hill, Cache Creek, and the gravel pit.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1973 Map of Mojave, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Mojave, 1976 Print
    1973 Mojave
    1976 Print · USGS
    Mojave sits at the crossroads of major rail and aviation lines in the 1970s, serving as a vital desert transportation hub. Researchers can trace the path of the Los Angeles Aqueduct and locate local landmarks like the Joshua Sch and Standard Hill.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1973 Map of Soledad Mtn, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Soledad Mtn, 1976 Print
    1973 Soledad Mtn
    1976 Print · USGS
    The mining and military history of Kern County intersect here in the early 1970s. Trace the industrial landscape of the Golden Queen Mine and the logistics of Edwards Air Force Base Flight Test Center near Actis.

  5. 1975 Map of Los Angeles, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Los Angeles, 1977 Print
    1975 Los Angeles
    1977 Print · USGS
    Southern California is captured in a period of significant growth during the mid-seventies, showing the urban sprawl from the coast to the high desert. Researchers can trace the development of the Pacific Coast Hwy and find aerospace landmarks like Edwards Air Force Base and the Flight Test Center (NASA).
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1978 Map of Tehachapi, 1993 Print
    1978 Map of Tehachapi, 1993 Print
    1978 Tehachapi
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Kern County landscape in the late seventies reveals the transition from valley agriculture to high mountain passes. Trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific and explore early settlements like Weed Patch, Loraine, and Edmundson Acres.

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