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1959 Map of Acton

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Acton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Acton sits at the northern edge of this high-altitude landscape where the Southern Pacific railroad cuts through Soledad Canyon. The terrain transitions from the rail-oriented settlements of Paris and Ravenna into the deep wilderness of the Angeles National Forest. Local education and social hubs are anchored at the Soledad-Agua Dulce Union Sch, while the interior peaks are dotted with working ranch sites like Blum Ranch and Niles Ranch.

A legacy of extraction is evident throughout the San Gabriel Mountains, marked by several remote mining operations including the Monte Cristo Mine, Black Cargo Mine, and Falcon Mine. The southern portion of the map is defined by significant infrastructure and recreation, featuring the Big Tujunga Dam and a dense network of forest camps such as Chilao Campground and Horse Flats Campground. Notable heights like Strawberry Peak and Mount Gleason tower over the canyons, while the Clear Creek School Camp indicates the area's mid-century role in outdoor education.