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1960 Map of Agua Dulce

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Agua Dulce
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Vasquez Rocks County Park and the high desert landscape of the Sierra Pelona Mountains define this region north of Los Angeles. Originally field-checked in 1960 and updated through the early 1990s, this survey documents a period of transition as the Antelope Valley Freeway began to slice through the canyons. The Southern Pacific railroad follows the course of the Santa Clara River, passing through the small settlements of Lang and Russ. To the south, the terrain rises sharply into the Angeles National Forest, culminating at the Magic Mtn radio facility and heliport.

Local infrastructure is represented by the Agua Dulce Air Park and several specialized sites like County Detention Camp No 1. The map also traces the high-elevation path of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it winds across the northern ridges near Pelona Valley, offering a detailed view of the rugged canyon systems and springs that historically supported ranching and transit in this corner of the county.