1970s Maps of Spokane, Washington
Explore 11 historic maps of Spokane 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 Spokane'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 Spokane's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.
Spokane, WA maps
(11)- 1973 Map of Spokane SE, 1975 Print
1973 Spokane SE1975 Print · USGSSoutheast Spokane was a blend of suburban growth and working ranchland in the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Moran Cem, Adams Sch, and the rural routes of the Palouse Highway.2 unique versions available - 1973 Map of Airway Heights, 1975 Print
1973 Airway Heights1975 Print · USGSThe outskirts of Spokane during the early seventies reveal a landscape shaped by aviation and military expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural schoolhouses like Warsaw School and Deno School alongside the growth of Airway Heights.2 unique versions available - 1973 Map of Spokane NE, 1975 Print
1973 Spokane NE1975 Print · USGSSpokane and its eastern suburbs are shown here in the mid-1970s as industrial rail yards met growing residential neighborhoods. Trace local history through family-named cemeteries like Orchard Prairie Cem and the aviation legacy of Felts Field.3 unique versions available - 1973 Map of Spokane SW, 1975 Print
1973 Spokane SW1975 Print · USGSThe southern outskirts of Spokane and the village of Marshall are seen here in the 1970s as suburban development meets the rugged Hangman Creek valley. Researchers can trace the Mullan Military Road Historical Monument and identify early neighborhood schools like Sacajawea Jr High Sch.3 unique versions available - 1973 Map of Four Lakes, 1975 Print
1973 Four Lakes1975 Print · USGSFour Lakes and the aviation corridor west of Spokane appear here in the early 1970s, showcasing a mix of military infrastructure and rural lakefront life. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Antonian Sch, Green Mound Cem, and the old rail lines of the Burlington Northern.2 unique versions available - 1973 Map of Nine Mile Falls, 1977 Print
1973 Nine Mile Falls1977 Print · USGSThe Spokane River valley in the early 1970s serves as a crossroads of frontier history and modern recreation. Local researchers can trace the early fur trade and military footprint at the Spokane House Historic Site and Fort Spokane Historic Site near Nine Mile Falls.2 unique versions available - 1973 Map of Dartford, 1977 Print
1973 Dartford1977 Print · USGSSpokane's northern outskirts in the early 1970s show a mix of expansive prairies and burgeoning suburban life along the river. Genealogists and local historians can locate Wild Rose Cemetery, the Grange Hall, and the original campus of Whitworth College.2 unique versions available - 1974 Map of Spokane NW, 1976 Print
1974 Spokane NW1976 Print · USGSSpokane was a bustling hub of education, industry, and transit in the mid-seventies, centered on the Spokane River falls. Researchers can trace the legacy of local institutions like Gonzaga University or locate family plots in Holy Cross Cemetery and Greenwood Memorial Terrace.2 unique versions available - 1978 Map of Spokane NE, 1981 Print
1978 Spokane NE1981 Print · USGSEastern Washington urban development is on display in the late seventies as the Spokane suburbs expand. Researchers can trace the layout of Spokane neighborhoods and find localized landmarks like Dishman, Glenrose, and Little Baldy. - 1978 Map of Airway Heights, 1981 Print
1978 Airway Heights1981 Print · USGSAirway Heights and the surrounding Spokane plains are captured in this late-seventies aerial survey during a period of transition. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early residential footprints of Airway Heights and Lyons against the natural backdrops of Indian Prairie and Highland. - 1978 Map of Spokane NW, 1981 Print
1978 Spokane NW1981 Print · USGSSpokane expanded toward the northern plateaus in the late 1970s, revealing a city defined by its relationship with the water. Trace the residential grid as it meets the bends of the Spokane River and the edges of Fivemile Prairie.
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