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2012 Map of Acton

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Acton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Acton sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Los Angeles County, where the seasonal Santa Clara River weaves through a complex of canyons and peaks. The map reveals a community defined by its ranching heritage and geographic isolation, featuring several family-named homesteads such as the Jones Ranch, Maitre Smith Ranch, and Glynmlldon Ranch. Evidence of the area's agricultural history is seen in the Ravenna Poultry Farm near the settlement of Ravenna.

The southern portion of the quadrangle rises sharply toward Parker Mountain and Messenger Peak, reaching into the Angeles National Forest. This area is dotted with recreational waypoints like Messenger Flats Campground and Werner Camp, while the Acton Community Cem and the local Po anchor the main township. The presence of Bootleggers Canyon and Perspiration Point suggests a colorful local history etched into the rugged terrain north of the Pacoima Wash.