1966 Map of Baldwin Park

About this map

Baldwin Park and its surrounding San Gabriel Valley neighbors are shown during a period of intense suburban infill and industrial expansion. The northern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the massive Santa Fe Flood Control Basin and the Santa Fe Dam, while the landscape to the west is scarred by numerous Gravel Pits and a Quarry along the San Gabriel River. This survey captures the transition from agricultural roots to a dense grid of residential streets and civic centers, including the City Hall and Post Office in La Puente. The rail-dependent industrial history of the region is evident in the multiple lines of the Southern Pacific, Pacific Electric, and Union Pacific railroads serving points like Irwindale Siding. Unique landmarks of the era, such as the Irwindale Raceway and the Oakdale (Cem) near Glendora, sit alongside the growing networks of the San Bernardino Freeway and Pomona Freeway.