Disneyland Maps from 1966, 1968, 1972, 1974, 1975, and 1976.

Tomorrowland has always been a problem at Disneyland. Trying to keep up with the "future" has always been difficult, with what looked like tomorrow quickly looking like yesterday's left-overs. In 1966 Disneyland updated Tomorrowland to what was recently called a white concrete Republican view of the future. This necessitated the release of a new map, in fact a new series altogether.

The maps published from 1966 through 1975 differ from the original series most obviously in that they have a blue, purple, and white border, with outlined characters interspersed between the border and the map. Although every bit as colorful as the 1958 series by Sam McKim, these maps seem to have less detail than the earlier version.

1966

The first of the blue, purple and white series, this map introduces the new Tomorrowland, with Space Mountain and the People Mover, eliminating the Flying Saucers, a well-loved, but problematic attraction due to its maintenance difficulties. This is the point that the Rocket to the Moon was removed. Eventually, as the moon became "accessible" through NASA's Apollo program, this attraction was replaced with a virtual trip to Mars, now repeated in Mission: Space at Disney World's EPCOT.

Points of Interest

Space Mountain, as conceived here, almost implies that the ride vehicles will exit and enter the building. Although this was never actually in the plan, the drawing here has more external loops and towers than what was actually implemented.
Another interesting point is that although Space Mountain was conceived of for Disneyland, it was first built at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World in Florida.
New Orleans Square, a new land in Disneyland, including the eternally popular Pirates of the Caribbean attraction appears on this map. This is perhaps one case where the artist's original conception was exceeded by the reality of the attraction. New Orleans Square appears first in the 1962 map as a future attraction in the form of a simple square surrounded by buildings. Eventually it would be implemented as three short streets, almost alleys, and a small park tying it to the Haunted Mansion.
Using the ride mechanism developed for It's a Small World at the New York World's Fair and transplanted to Disneyland, guests are loaded onto boats and transported past the first table service restaurant in Disneyland, The Blue Bayou Restaurant, hurdled down two water falls and ultimately hoisted up a last water fall.

How to Identify This Map

This map is uniquely identified by the copyright year of 1966 found in the lower left-hand corner in the copyright notice underneath the Disneyland Hotel.

1968

There were several changes introducted in 1968 as Disneyland continues its expansion and updating of Tomorrowland.

Points of Interest

In Tomorrowland, Monsanto's Hall of Chemistry and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea are replaced by Adventure Thru Innerspace, a classic ride, which, although closed for many years, still has a loyal following. Check out http://www.themightymicroscope.com/ for a virtual tour of this attraction.
The Art of Animation in Tomorrowland disappears, only to reappear in a new form first at the Disney/MGM Studios at Walt Disney World and at Disney's California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort in later years.

How to Identify this Map

This map is uniquely identified by the copyright year of 1968 found in the lower left-hand corner in the copyright notice underneath the Disneyland Hotel.

1972

For many years to come, the Disneyland Hotel disappears from the Disneyland maps. At this point the hotel was owned by Wrather Corporation, not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company. The spot formerly occupied by the hotel is now dedicated to advertising coming attractions at Disneyland.

Points of Interest

The map presents Disneyland's newest attraction Bear Country in the lower left-hand corner. This occupies the area formerly housing the Indian Village, never a big draw.
The tunnels between New Orleans Square and the former Indian Village have been replaced with an open walkway.
Bear Country is the first expansion beyond the park encircling Disneyland Rail Road.
At long last, the Haunted Mansion, which sat idly by the Rivers of American for years, is also finally open. This attraction was originally planned as a walkthrough, but after Disney completed the attractions for the New York World's Fair, they developed the Omnimover system, used here and in the Monsato Adventures Thru Innerspace.
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln loses its sponsorship by Lincoln Savings and Loan.

How to Identify this Map

This map is uniquely identified by the copyright years of both 1968 and 1972 found in the lower left-hand corner in the copyright notice underneath the Disneyland Hotel.

1974

The 1974 map presents America Sings, a tour-de-force of audioanimatronic singing and dancing, housed in the former Carousel of Progress building. With the departure of the Carousel of Progress goes one of the blockbuster attractions Disney developed for the New York World's Fair.

Points of Interest

America Sings is the subject of the medalion in the lower left hand corner of the map. The maps have become a vehicle for advertising new attractions. The attraction itself is found in Tomorrowland.

How to Identify this Map

This map is uniquely identified by the copyright years of 1968, 1972, and 1974 found in the lower left-hand corner in the copyright notice underneath the Disneyland Hotel.

1975

Although there are few changes from the 1974 map, this map was released primarily to participate in the coming bicentennial celebration of the United States.

Points of Interest

Mickey Mouse, Goofey, and Donald Duck celebrate America on Parade, Disney's tribute to the United States' bicentennial celebration coming in 1976.
Strangely, America the Beautiful, which was represented as a single attraction in 1974 is given dual billing on the 1975 map. Perhaps the guest waiting area and the 360 degree map were considered two attractions. This reminds of the 1958b map in which the moving sidewalk to the monorail was given its billing as an attraction.

How to Identify this Map

This map is uniquely identified by the copyright years of 1968, 1972, 1974, and 1975 found in the lower left-hand corner in the copyright notice underneath the Disneyland Hotel.

1976

With new maps released in 1974, 1975, and 1976, the differences between them are minimal.

Points of Interest

At long last, Disneyland's Space Mountain is going to open, as advertised in the medallion in the lower left corner.

How to Identify this Map

This map is uniquely identified by the copyright years of 1968, 1972, 1974, 1975, and 1976 found in the lower left-hand corner in the copyright notice underneath the Disneyland Hotel.