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1970s Maps of Joshua Tree, California

Explore 4 historic maps of Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree'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 Joshua Tree's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Joshua Tree, CA maps

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  1. 1972 Map of Indian Cove, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Indian Cove, 1975 Print
    1972 Indian Cove
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Joshua Tree high desert during the early seventies preserves a landscape of ranching and mining history. Trace the legacy of early homesteaders and prospectors at sites like Keys Ranch, the Lang Mine, and the Wall Street Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1972 Map of Sunfair, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Sunfair, 1975 Print
    1972 Sunfair
    1975 Print · USGS
    The High Desert of San Bernardino County comes alive in the early seventies as new communities begin to take root near Coyote Lake. Researchers can trace the development of Sunfair Heights, locate the Hi Desert Airport, and follow the Giant Rock Old Chisholm Trail.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1972 Map of Joshua Tree North, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Joshua Tree North, 1975 Print
    1972 Joshua Tree North
    1975 Print · USGS
    Joshua Tree and the surrounding High Desert were seeing steady residential growth in the early seventies as new roads pushed into the valley floors. Researchers can trace early infrastructure and community landmarks like the Hi Desert Airport, Sportsmans Park, and the settlement at Sunfair.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1972 Map of Joshua Tree South, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Joshua Tree South, 1976 Print
    1972 Joshua Tree South
    1976 Print · USGS
    The High Desert community of Joshua Tree and the northern reaches of the monument are captured here in the early 1970s. Trace local residential growth along Skyline Drive or locate desert water sources like Coyote Hole Spring and Covington Well.
    2 unique versions available
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