1970s Maps of Santa Monica, California
Explore 3 historic maps of Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica'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 Santa Monica's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.
Santa Monica, CA maps
(3)- 1975 Map of Los Angeles, 1977 Print
1975 Los Angeles1977 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1976 Map of Topanga, 1981 Print
1976 Topanga1981 Print · USGSPacific 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. - 1979 Map of Los Angeles
1979 Los Angeles1979 Print · USGSSouthern California at the close of the 1970s reveals a sprawling network of suburban growth and massive infrastructure projects. Researchers can trace established rail lines like the Southern Pacific alongside newer settlements and landmarks like Virginia Colony and Griffith Park.
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