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1970s Maps of Las Vegas, Nevada

Explore 8 historic maps of Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas'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 Las Vegas's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Las Vegas, NV maps

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  1. 1972 Map of Blue Diamond NE, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Blue Diamond NE, 1974 Print
    1972 Blue Diamond NE
    1974 Print · USGS
    The western edges of Clark County are captured here in the early 1970s, as the desert terrain met the first signs of urban growth. Researchers can trace the early path of Charleston Blvd and find landmarks like Memory Gardens (Cem) and Lone Mountain.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1972 Map of La Madre Mtn, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of La Madre Mtn, 1974 Print
    1972 La Madre Mtn
    1974 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Clark County is captured here in the early 1970s, featuring the rise of public recreation. Trace the paths of the Red Rock Scenic Drive past Turtlehead Mtn and the springs of the Calico Basin.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1973 Map of Las Vegas NE, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Las Vegas NE, 1977 Print
    1973 Las Vegas NE
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert meets rapid urban growth in the early 1970s as the Las Vegas valley expands toward the northeast. Trace the early development of North Las Vegas and the sprawling footprint of Nellis Air Force Base before the modern housing boom.
  10. 1973 Map of Las Vegas NW, 1978 Print
    1973 Map of Las Vegas NW, 1978 Print
    1973 Las Vegas NW
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Nevada desert meets rapid suburban expansion in the early 1970s as residential grids push across the valley floor. Trace the development of Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, including the runways of the North Las Vegas Air Terminal.
  13. 1974 Map of Corn Creek Springs, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Corn Creek Springs, 1976 Print
    1974 Corn Creek Springs
    1976 Print · USGS
    The northern Mojave Desert near the Sheep Range is captured here in the mid-1970s. Researchers can trace the legacy of early transit along the Old Railroad Grade and locate the historic waters of Corn Creek Springs.
  16. 1974 Map of Tule Springs Park, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Tule Springs Park, 1977 Print
    1974 Tule Springs Park
    1977 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of the Las Vegas valley in the mid-1970s shows a desert landscape shaped by resource extraction and early conservation efforts. Trace the Old Railroad Grade or locate the various Gravel Pits and Prospects near Tule Springs Park.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1974 Map of Grapevine Spring, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Grapevine Spring, 1977 Print
    1974 Grapevine Spring
    1977 Print · USGS
    Clark County, Nevada, is shown during the mid-seventies as a region of mineral exploration and high desert canyons. Researchers can trace the path of a Jeep Trail leading toward Open Pit Mines, Prospects, and vital water sources like Grapevine Spring.
  22. 1974 Map of Gass Peak SW, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Gass Peak SW, 1977 Print
    1974 Gass Peak SW
    1977 Print · USGS
    Las Vegas began its northward expansion into the high desert during the 1970s, as shown in this detailed survey. Researchers can trace the early city grid along Rainbow Blvd or locate local landmarks like the Home of the Good Shepherd and the June Bug Mine.
    3 unique versions available
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