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1970s Maps of El Paso County, Texas

Explore 7 historic maps of El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

El Paso County, TX maps

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  1. 1972 Map of Isla, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Isla, 1974 Print
    1972 Isla
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley near the Mexican border comes into sharp focus in the early seventies, detailing the complex irrigation systems of the river plain. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail corridor through Fabens or locate the US Customs station at the Guadalupe Bridge.
  4. 1972 Map of Tornillo, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Tornillo, 1974 Print
    1972 Tornillo
    1974 Print · USGS
    El Paso County’s borderlands are shown in the early seventies, capturing the valley’s intricate web of irrigation and transit. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line and local landmarks like Tornillo or the Alamo Alto gaging station.
  7. 1972 Map of Fort Hancock NW, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Fort Hancock NW, 1974 Print
    1972 Fort Hancock NW
    1974 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the West Texas borderlands along the Rio Grande were defined by a vital network of irrigation canals and the Southern Pacific rail line. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named landmarks like the Sand Ranch and trace the paths of the Kelly Drain and Tornillo Drain.
  10. 1978 Map of T P Well
    1978 Map of T P Well
    1978 T P Well
    1978 Print · USGS
    The high-desert ranching country of the Trans-Pecos is captured here during the late 1970s. Researchers can trace essential water sources like T P Well, Indian Well, and Cottonwood Lake across this vast expanse of Hudspeth County rangeland.
  13. 1978 Map of Padre Canyon
    1978 Map of Padre Canyon
    1978 Padre Canyon
    1978 Print · USGS
    Hudspeth County and El Paso County meet in this high desert landscape during the late seventies, where industrial pipelines cross the arid terrain. Local history researchers can locate the Old Padre Mine, the Hueco Pumping Sta, and wildlife water sources like Owl Tanks.
  16. 1979 Map of Phone Line Canyon
    1979 Map of Phone Line Canyon
    1979 Phone Line Canyon
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Hueco Mountains of West Texas are captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by deep canyons and critical desert water tanks. Researchers can trace ranching and utility roots through labels like Phone Line Tank, Dagger Camp, and Powwow Canyon.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1979 Map of Crow Flats
    1979 Map of Crow Flats
    1979 Crow Flats
    1979 Print · USGS
    The high desert borderlands of Otero County and West Texas are captured here during the late seventies, showing a landscape of remote ranches and military ranges. Researchers can trace land use through the Old Wright Place, Alton Jones Ranch, and the Runyan Landing Field.
    2 unique versions available
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