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1953 Map of Azusa

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Azusa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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The San Gabriel Mountains dominate the landscape north of the post-war expansion in Azusa, Duarte, and Monrovia. This 1950s record shows the region's sophisticated water management system, including Cogswell Dam, Morris Dam, and the Santa Fe Flood Control Basin. Educational and institutional landmarks are particularly well-represented, from the City of Hope Natl Medical Center to the Pacific Bible College and the Citrus Union High Sch and Jr College.

South of the National Forest Boundary, a dense network of transit and industry emerges, featuring the Pacific Electric and At&SF rail lines alongside major arteries like Foothill Blvd. The transition from the developed valley to the Angeles National Forest is sharp, with numerous fire-prevention features like the Clamshell Truck Trail and Tool Cabin protecting the steep canyons of the San Gabriel River watershed.