1970s Maps of Ridgecrest, California

Explore 3 historic maps of Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest'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.
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Start exploring Ridgecrest's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Ridgecrest, CA maps

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  1. 1973 Map of Ridgecrest South, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Ridgecrest South, 1975 Print
    1973 Ridgecrest South
    1975 Print · USGS
    The growing desert community of Ridgecrest and the Indian Wells Valley are detailed here during a period of significant expansion in the early seventies. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line, find local mining history at the Goldbug Mine, and locate civic landmarks like Cerro Coso Jr College.

  2. 1973 Map of Ridgecrest North, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Ridgecrest North, 1976 Print
    1973 Ridgecrest North
    1976 Print · USGS
    Ridgecrest and the surrounding high desert are captured in the early seventies, showcasing a period of rapid military and residential growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Burroughs High Sch or examine the NAF China Lake (Armitage Field) facility.

  3. 1973 Map of Lone Butte, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Lone Butte, 1976 Print
    1973 Lone Butte
    1976 Print · USGS
    The high desert at the edge of the Kern and San Bernardino county line is captured here in the 1970s. Researchers can trace the infrastructure of the China Lake Naval Weapons Center along the U S Government Railroad and the slopes of Lone Butte.

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