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1970s Maps of Los Angeles County, California

Explore 26 historic maps of Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles County'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 Los Angeles County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Los Angeles County, CA maps

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  1. 1973 Map of Rosamond Lake, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Rosamond Lake, 1976 Print
    1973 Rosamond Lake
    1976 Print · USGS
    The high desert of northern Los Angeles County in the early seventies is defined by its military aerospace footprint and dry lake beds. Trace the early layout of Edwards Air Force Base and find remote landmarks like Piute Ponds and Red Hill.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1973 Map of Rogers Lake South, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Rogers Lake South, 1976 Print
    1973 Rogers Lake South
    1976 Print · USGS
    The High Desert at the height of the Cold War reveals a landscape of specialized aviation testing and military infrastructure. Trace the Low Altitude Speed Course across Rogers Lake or locate technical sites like the Tracking Station and Mt Mesa.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1973 Map of Rosamond, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Rosamond, 1977 Print
    1973 Rosamond
    1977 Print · USGS
    Rosamond and the western edge of the Mojave Desert are captured here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by aerospace and rail. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific tracks through Rosamond and Oban, or locate landmarks like Rosamond Airport and Edwards Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1973 Map of Redman, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Redman, 1977 Print
    1973 Redman
    1977 Print · USGS
    The high desert of the Antelope Valley comes to life in this early 1970s survey, showing the vast military footprint in the Los Angeles and Kern County borderlands. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rural settlement of Redman and the Grange Hall alongside the specialized facilities of Edwards Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1973 Map of Jackrabbit Hill, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Jackrabbit Hill, 1977 Print
    1973 Jackrabbit Hill
    1977 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, this desert landscape at the intersection of Kern, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino Counties was a hub for aerospace testing. Researchers can trace military infrastructure from Observation Tower sites to specific family-named landmarks like Houne Place and Jackrabbit Hill.
  16. 1974 Map of Whittier, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Whittier, 1975 Print
    1974 Whittier
    1975 Print · USGS
    The residential and industrial expansion of Southeast Los Angeles is captured in this mid-seventies photographic survey. Genealogists and researchers can trace the detailed street grids and commercial development of Whittier, Downey, and Pico Rivera.
  19. 1974 Map of La Habra, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of La Habra, 1977 Print
    1974 La Habra
    1977 Print · USGS
    Orange County underwent rapid transformation in the mid-seventies, as shown in this detailed aerial study. Genealogists and local historians can trace the specific development of residential blocks and commercial corridors in La Habra and Fullerton.
  22. 1974 Map of Seal Beach, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Seal Beach, 1977 Print
    1974 Seal Beach
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Orange County coast comes into sharp focus in the mid-1970s, showing the rapid suburbanization of the shoreline. Trace the expansion of Seal Beach and Huntington Beach through these detailed aerial photographs.
  25. 1974 Map of Los Alamitos, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Los Alamitos, 1977 Print
    1974 Los Alamitos
    1977 Print · USGS
    Northern Orange County comes into sharp focus during the mid-seventies, showing the dense suburban development of Los Alamitos. Trace the growth of the region through its residential grids and industrial landmarks near Garden Grove.
  28. 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
  31. 1976 Map of Condor Peak
    1976 Map of Condor Peak
    1976 Condor Peak
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Los Angeles, Glendale, and other nearby areas
  34. 1976 Map of Azusa
    1976 Map of Azusa
    1976 Azusa
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Glendora, Azusa, and other nearby areas
  37. 1976 Map of Crystal Lake
    1976 Map of Crystal Lake
    1976 Crystal Lake
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Crystal Lake, Falling Springs, and other nearby areas
  40. 1976 Map of Chilao Flat
    1976 Map of Chilao Flat
    1976 Chilao Flat
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Chilao, United States, and other nearby areas
  43. 1976 Map of Canoga Park, 1977 Print
    1976 Map of Canoga Park, 1977 Print
    1976 Canoga Park
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Los Angeles, Calabasas, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1976 Map of Burbank, 1977 Print
    1976 Map of Burbank, 1977 Print
    1976 Burbank
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Los Angeles, Glendale, and other nearby areas
  49. 1976 Map of Calabasas, 1980 Print
    1976 Map of Calabasas, 1980 Print
    1976 Calabasas
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Los Angeles, Simi Valley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1976 Map of Van Nuys, 1980 Print
    1976 Map of Van Nuys, 1980 Print
    1976 Van Nuys
    1980 Print · USGS
    The San Fernando Valley is seen in the mid-1970s as a fully realized suburban landscape defined by its famous street grid and industrial hubs. Researchers can trace the mid-century development of Van Nuys and North Hollywood alongside the Los Angeles River.
  55. 1976 Map of Oat Mountain, 1980 Print
    1976 Map of Oat Mountain, 1980 Print
    1976 Oat Mountain
    1980 Print · USGS
    The San Fernando Valley meets the Santa Susana Mountains in the mid-seventies, showing the precise suburban edge of Granada Hills. Trace the undeveloped ridgelines around Oat Mountain and the early layout of Newhall to the north.
  58. 1976 Map of Thousand Oaks, 1981 Print
    1976 Map of Thousand Oaks, 1981 Print
    1976 Thousand Oaks
    1981 Print · USGS
    Thousand Oaks is shown in the mid-seventies just as modern suburban development began to reshape the valley. Local historians can trace the early footprint of modern neighborhoods as they expanded toward Simi Peak and the natural draws of Skeleton Canyon.
  61. 1976 Map of Topanga, 1981 Print
    1976 Map of Topanga, 1981 Print
    1976 Topanga
    1981 Print · USGS
    Pacific Palisades and the Santa Monica Mountains are seen from the air in the mid-seventies, showing the expansion of coastal neighborhoods. Trace mid-century development patterns across Pacific Palisades, Fernwood, and Topanga.
  64. 1978 Map of Black Mtn
    1978 Map of Black Mtn
    1978 Black Mtn
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Caswell, Ventura County, and other nearby areas
  67. 1978 Map of Burnt Peak
    1978 Map of Burnt Peak
    1978 Burnt Peak
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Three Points, Lake Hughes, and other nearby areas
  70. 1978 Map of Palmdale, 1981 Print
    1978 Map of Palmdale, 1981 Print
    1978 Palmdale
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Antelope Valley enters a period of significant growth in the late seventies, documented here through detailed orthophoto imagery. Researchers can trace the development of residential grids near Palmdale and Pearland or locate landmarks like Lake Palmdale.
  73. 1978 Map of Warm Springs Mtn, 1981 Print
    1978 Map of Warm Springs Mtn, 1981 Print
    1978 Warm Springs Mtn
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Los Angeles County is captured in detailed aerial imagery during the late seventies, showing the remote high-country terrain before modern shifts. Researchers can trace the layout of Warm Springs Camp and the winding route through Francisquito Canyon.
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