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1934 Map of Acton

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Acton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

Acton stands as a focal point in the upper reaches of the San Gabriel Mountains, where the Southern Pacific Railroad cuts through the high desert landscape. Surveyed in 1934 by H. H. Hodgson and C. P. McKinley, this map reveals a ranching economy defined by scattered holdings like Strong Ranch, Maine-Smith Ranch, and Blum Ranch. These family-named sites are connected by the Soledad Highway and various unnamed roads that follow the natural drainage of Soledad Canyon and Arrastre Canyon.

A notable inclusion is the CCC camp located near Kentucky Springs, reflecting the presence of the Civilian Conservation Corps within the Angeles National Forest during the mid-1930s. The mapping captures specialized infrastructure of the era, from the Vincent Patrol Sta to various mountain camps like Werner Camp, providing a detailed view of remote Los Angeles County before modern suburban expansion.