1900s (20th Century) Maps of Topanga Park, Topanga

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 Dry Canyon

   

   1928 Dry Canyon

   1928 Print · USGS

   The western edge of the San Fernando Valley appears here in the late twenties, balancing between historic ranch lands and early townsite development. Trace the early streets of Owensmouth and Girard, or locate the rural Calabasas School and the original path of Mulholland Highway.

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10. 1929 Map of Dry Canyon

    

    1929 Dry Canyon

    1929 Print · USGS

    Los Angeles County canyon country appears here in the late twenties, during a period of early mountain settlement and survey refinement. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Calabasas Highlands, the Calabasas Sch, and early trail hubs such as Brents Junction.

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13. 1932 Map of Dry Canyon

    

    1932 Dry Canyon

    1932 Print · USGS

    The western San Fernando Valley appears in the early thirties as a landscape of large ranchos and nascent mountain communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Calabasas, the rural Calabasas School, and the winding Mulholland Highway.

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16. 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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19. 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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22. 1950 Map of Malibu Beach, 1955 Print

    

    1950 Malibu Beach

    1955 Print · USGS

    Coastal Los Angeles County at mid-century reveals a landscape of private ranches and mountain retreats tucked into the canyons. Researchers can trace early property lines and landmarks like Century Ranch, the Salvation Army Camp, and Las Flores.

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25. 1951 Map of Malibu Beach

    

    1951 Malibu Beach

    1951 Print · USGS

    The Malibu coast and interior canyons come alive in the early 1950s, showing a landscape of remote ranches and seaside retreats. Researchers can trace early mountain landmarks like Century Ranch, find the Las Virgenes Sch, or locate coastal features like Serra Retreat.

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28. 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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31. 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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34. 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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37. 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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40. 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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43. 1995 Map of Malibu Beach, 1999 Print

    

    1995 Malibu Beach

    1999 Print · USGS

    The Santa Monica Mountains and the Malibu coastline appear here in the late twentieth century as academic and residential growth shaped the canyons. Researchers can trace the layout of Pepperdine University, find the Las Virgenes Sch (Aband), and locate the historic Malibu Pier.

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