1970s Maps of Palm Springs, California

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


Palm Springs, CA maps

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  1. 1975 Map of Cathedral City, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Cathedral City, 1977 Print
    1975 Cathedral City
    1977 Print · USGS
    The mid-seventies Coachella Valley comes into focus through this aerial survey as desert resorts and subdivisions begin to take shape. Researchers can trace early residential growth in Cathedral City and the rural layout of Thousand Palms.

  2. 1975 Map of Palm Springs, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Palm Springs, 1977 Print
    1975 Palm Springs
    1977 Print · USGS
    Palm Springs is captured here in the mid-seventies, showing the city's residential growth against the desert landscape. Trace the urban footprint from the Palm Springs Airport to the drainage of Tahquitz Creek.

  3. 1975 Map of Palm Springs SW, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Palm Springs SW, 1981 Print
    1975 Palm Springs SW
    1981 Print · USGS
    The high country southwest of Palm Springs is captured in the mid-seventies via aerial photography. Researchers can trace the early development of Pine Cove and Fern Valley against the backdrop of San Jacinto Peak.

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