1950s Maps of Glendale, California

1. 1953 Map of Sunland, 1954 Print

   

   1953 Sunland

   1954 Print · USGS

   The Tujunga Valley and southern San Gabriel foothills are captured in the early 1950s, showing a mix of suburban growth and mountain ranching. Researchers can trace old family holdings like Dillon Ranch, local schools such as Plainview Ave School, and the industrial remains of the Mining Mill (Ruins).

   2 unique versions available

   DownloadBuy print
   DownloadBuy print

3. ---

4. 1953 Map of Hollywood, 1955 Print

   

   1953 Hollywood

   1955 Print · USGS

   Mid-century Los Angeles is captured in its post-war prime, from the studio lots of Hollywood to the rising residential hills. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the film industry through RKO Studios, find family landmarks like Rosedale Cemetery, or locate vanished athletic venues such as the original Wrigley Field.

   2 unique versions available

   DownloadBuy print
   DownloadBuy print

6. ---

7. 1953 Map of Burbank, 1955 Print

   

   1953 Burbank

   1955 Print · USGS

   The San Fernando Valley enters its mid-century boom in this 1950s survey of Burbank and its industrial neighbors. Trace the roots of the entertainment industry at the Walt Disney Studio or explore aviation landmarks like Lockheed Air Terminal.

   2 unique versions available

   DownloadBuy print
   DownloadBuy print

9. ---

10. 1953 Map of Pasadena, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Pasadena

    1955 Print · USGS

    The foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains meet the mid-century sprawl of Los Angeles in this detailed record of the 1950s. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of institutions like Occidental College, Mt Lowe Military Academy, and the Rose Bowl.

    3 unique versions available

    DownloadBuy print
    DownloadBuy print

12. ---

13. 1953 Map of Los Angeles, 1956 Print

    

    1953 Los Angeles

    1956 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Los Angeles is captured here during a period of massive infrastructure growth and urban density. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots through numerous neighborhood landmarks like Evergreen Cem, Garfield High Sch, and All Souls School.

    DownloadBuy print
    DownloadBuy print

15. ---

16. 1955 Map of Los Angeles

    

    1955 Los Angeles

    1955 Print · USGS

    The mid-century transformation of Southern California comes into focus as the urban sprawl of Los Angeles meets the wilderness of the Santa Monica Mountains. Researchers can trace the development of post-war suburbs alongside historic landmarks like the Santa Barbara Lighthouse and early industrial sites such as the Good Luck Mine.

    DownloadBuy print
    DownloadBuy print

18. ---

19. 1959 Map of Condor Peak

    

    1959 Condor Peak

    1959 Print · USGS

    Angeles National Forest in the late fifties was a landscape of rugged canyons and mountain retreats within the San Gabriel range. You can trace the development of the Big Tujunga Dam or locate seasonal sites like the Burbank YMCA Camp and the Lodestone Mine.

    7 unique versions available

    DownloadBuy print
    DownloadBuy print

21. ---

22. 1959 Map of Los Angeles

    

    1959 Los Angeles

    1959 Print · USGS

    Coastal California and the high desert met in a period of booming growth after the war. Researchers can trace early aviation and military history at the Point Mugu Air Missile Test Ctr or locate desert mining sites like the Double Eagle Mine.

    3 unique versions available

    DownloadBuy print
    DownloadBuy print

24. ---

25. 1959 Map of Acton, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Acton

    1961 Print · USGS

    In the late fifties, the high country north of Los Angeles balanced a legacy of mining with a new era of forestry and recreation. Map researchers can trace mountain history through sites like the Monte Cristo Mine, Switzers Camp, and the Loomis Ranch.

    3 unique versions available

    DownloadBuy print
    DownloadBuy print

27. ---