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2015 Map of Acton

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Acton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Santa Clara River carves through the high desert and mountain transitions of Los Angeles County, anchoring a landscape defined by its deep canyons and isolated summits. The settlement of Acton serves as a central hub, surrounded by a complex network of ranch and canyon roads such as Hisey Ranch Rd and Jones Canyon Rd. To the south, the terrain rises sharply into the San Gabriel Mountains within the Angeles National Forest, where high-elevation landmarks like Messenger Peak and Mt Gleason tower over the drainage basins of Pacoima Canyon and Arrastre Canyon.

Tracing the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail through the southern half of the map reveals the transition from rugged peaks to the valley floor. Historical local interests include the Acton Community Cemetery and the site of Ravenna along Soledad Canyon Rd. The varied topography is punctuated by curiously named landmarks like Perspiration Point and Magnetic Springs, while northern canyons such as Escondido Canyon and Kashmere Canyon show the characteristic drainage patterns that have shaped this portion of the Antelope Valley foothills.