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1953 Map of Burbank

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Burbank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Burbank and the surrounding San Fernando Valley stand at a midpoint of industrial and entertainment growth during the early 1950s. The map highlights the significant footprint of the film industry, documenting the Walt Disney Studio, Warner Brothers Studio, and Universal International Studio near the Los Angeles River. Aviation history is also prominently featured, with the expansive Lockheed Air Terminal and the Grand Central Airport serving as major hubs for the region's burgeoning aerospace sector.

Residential expansion is evidenced by a dense network of schools like Villa Cabrini Academy and John Muir Jr High Sch, alongside newly established neighborhoods and landmarks like the Starlight Theater. The Verdugo Mountains provide a backdrop of steep canyons, including La Tuna Canyon and Stough Canyon, which separate the valley floor from the residential developments in Glendale and Highway Highlands.