1966 Map of Burbank

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Burbank and the surrounding San Fernando Valley are shown here in the mid-1960s, defined by the rapid suburbanization and industrial development typical of the postwar era. The presence of the Lockheed Air Terminal and major production hubs like NBC-TV Studios, Warner Bros Studios, and Universal Studios highlights the region's mid-century dominance in aerospace and entertainment. The landscape transitions from the dense street grids of Sun Valley and North Hollywood to the steep slopes of the Verdugo Mountains and Griffith Park. Major infrastructure projects like the Golden State Freeway and the Southern Pacific railroad underscore the area's role as a primary transportation corridor. Large memorial parks, including Valhalla Memorial Park and Forest Lawn Memorial Park, occupy significant land tracts, preserving the open space between the expanding residential blocks and the rugged foothills.