1970s Maps of Santa Clara County, California

Explore 5 historic maps of Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Santa Clara County, CA maps

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  1. 1971 Map of San Francisco
    1971 Map of San Francisco
    1971 San Francisco
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Clara County, including San Jose, San Francisco, and other nearby areas

  2. 1973 Map of Gilroy, 1979 Print
    1973 Map of Gilroy, 1979 Print
    1973 Gilroy
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Clara County, including Gilroy, Morgan Hill, and other nearby areas

  3. 1974 Map of Monterey, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Monterey, 1977 Print
    1974 Monterey
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Clara County, including Salinas, Madera, and other nearby areas

  4. 1978 Map of San Jose
    1978 Map of San Jose
    1978 San Jose
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Clara County, including San Jose, Fremont, and other nearby areas

  5. 1978 Map of Mariposa Peak, 1982 Print
    1978 Map of Mariposa Peak, 1982 Print
    1978 Mariposa Peak
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Clara County, including Merced County, San Benito County, and other nearby areas

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