1953 Map of Azusa

About this map

The San Gabriel Mountains tower over the burgeoning post-war suburbs of Monrovia, Duarte, and Azusa in this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by massive water management projects, including the Santa Fe Dam and its associated Santa Fe Flood Control Basin, which dominate the southern valley floor. To the north, the San Gabriel River winds through deep canyons, regulated by the Morris and Cogswell dams. The map reveals a transition from the wild peaks of the Angeles National Forest, marked by lookouts like Pine Mountain, to the dense residential grids below. Local landmarks like Westminster Gardens and Citrus Union High School and Jr College provide specific points of interest for genealogists, while the Pacific Electric lines trace the region's historic transit infrastructure.