Old Maps of Top O' Topanga, Topanga for Metal Detecting

1. 1903 Map of Calabasas

   

   1903 Calabasas

   1903 Print · USGS

   The northern reaches of the Santa Monica Mountains and the western San Fernando Valley are shown here at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace early ranch boundaries like Encino and Las Virgenes, or locate the original sites of Grape Arbor and the Chatsworth Park Branch railroad.

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4. 1903 Map of Camulos

   

   1903 Camulos

   1903 Print · USGS

   Southern California at the dawn of the twentieth century shows a landscape of ranchos and early rail towns. Trace the old routes through Simi and Camulos, or locate vanished stops like Ternez Siding and the coastal piers at Port Los Angeles.

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7. 1928 Map of Reseda

   

   1928 Reseda

   1928 Print · USGS

   The San Fernando Valley and Santa Monica Mountains are captured in the late twenties, showing early agricultural settlements and the rural roots of the West Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Owensmouth, Girard, and the Topanga Oaks School before suburban development transformed the landscape.

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10. 1944 Map of Calabasas

    

    1944 Calabasas

    1944 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Los Angeles County unfolds here, showing the grid of the San Fernando Valley meeting the Santa Monica Mountains. Trace old ranch boundaries at Platt Ranch or locate early landmarks like the Will Rogers Memorial and Topanga Lookout.

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13. 1949 Map of Los Angeles

    

    1949 Los Angeles

    1949 Print · USGS

    Southern California and the South Coast appear at the onset of the post-war boom, from the Channel Islands to the Mojave Desert. Trace early aviation sites like Lockheed Air Terminal and mining history at the Redrock Quicksilver Mine and Redrover Mine.

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16. 1952 Map of Canoga Park, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Canoga Park

    1954 Print · USGS

    The San Fernando Valley is shown during its post-war growth, transitioning from citrus groves and ranches to a bustling suburban grid. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of mid-century schools, the Southern Pacific line, and sites like the RKO Ranch.

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19. 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.

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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.

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25. 1966 Map of Los Angeles

    

    1966 Los Angeles

    1966 Print · USGS

    Southern California underwent a mid-century transformation as suburban grids reached the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Researchers can trace the path of the Los Angeles Aqueduct or locate defense landmarks like Edwards Air Force Base.

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28. 1975 Map of Los Angeles, 1977 Print

    

    1975 Los Angeles

    1977 Print · USGS

    Southern California is captured in a period of significant growth during the mid-seventies, showing the urban sprawl from the coast to the high desert. Researchers can trace the development of the Pacific Coast Hwy and find aerospace landmarks like Edwards Air Force Base and the Flight Test Center (NASA).

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31. 1976 Map of Canoga Park, 1977 Print

    

    1976 Canoga Park

    1977 Print · USGS

    Covers Top O' Topanga, including Los Angeles, Calabasas, and other nearby areas

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34. 1979 Map of Los Angeles

    

    1979 Los Angeles

    1979 Print · USGS

    Southern California at the close of the 1970s reveals a sprawling network of suburban growth and massive infrastructure projects. Researchers can trace established rail lines like the Southern Pacific alongside newer settlements and landmarks like Virginia Colony and Griffith Park.

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37. 2022 Map of Canoga Park, 2022 Print

    

    2022 Canoga Park

    2022 Print · USGS

    The San Fernando Valley meets the northern ridgeline of the Santa Monica Mountains in this modern survey. Local historians can trace the suburban development of Northridge and Tarzana alongside landmarks like Los Angeles Pierce College.

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