1970s Maps of San Luis Obispo County, California

Explore 11 historic maps of San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo 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.
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Start exploring San Luis Obispo County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


San Luis Obispo County, CA maps

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  1. 1975 Map of Los Angeles, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Los Angeles, 1977 Print
    1975 Los Angeles
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers San Luis Obispo County, including Los Angeles, Oxnard, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1976 Map of Bradley
    1976 Map of Bradley
    1976 Bradley
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers San Luis Obispo County, including Bee Rock, Wunpost, and other nearby areas

  3. 1976 Map of Morro Bay South, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Morro Bay South, 1979 Print
    1976 Morro Bay South
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers San Luis Obispo County, including Morro Bay, Cuesta-by-the-Sea, and other nearby areas

  4. 1976 Map of San Luis Obispo, 1980 Print
    1976 Map of San Luis Obispo, 1980 Print
    1976 San Luis Obispo
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers San Luis Obispo County, including San Luis Obispo, United States, and other nearby areas

  5. 1976 Map of Maricopa, 1980 Print
    1976 Map of Maricopa, 1980 Print
    1976 Maricopa
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers San Luis Obispo County, including Taft, Maricopa, and other nearby areas

  6. 1976 Map of San Simeon, 1980 Print
    1976 Map of San Simeon, 1980 Print
    1976 San Simeon
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers San Luis Obispo County, including San Simeon, United States, and other nearby areas

  7. 1977 Map of Chimney Canyon
    1977 Map of Chimney Canyon
    1977 Chimney Canyon
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers San Luis Obispo County, including Santa Barbara County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 1977 Map of Caliente Mtn
    1977 Map of Caliente Mtn
    1977 Caliente Mtn
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers San Luis Obispo County, including Santa Barbara County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 1977 Map of Ballinger Canyon
    1977 Map of Ballinger Canyon
    1977 Ballinger Canyon
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers San Luis Obispo County, including Kern County, Ventura County, and other nearby areas

  10. 1977 Map of Cuyama
    1977 Map of Cuyama
    1977 Cuyama
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers San Luis Obispo County, including Cuyama, Santa Barbara County, and other nearby areas

  11. 1979 Map of Oceano
    1979 Map of Oceano
    1979 Oceano
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers San Luis Obispo County, including Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, and other nearby areas

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