1903 Map of Calabasas

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Ex Mission San Fernando and other vast land grants dominate this turn-of-the-century landscape, revealing a period before the rapid suburbanization of the region. The map captures early San Fernando Valley rail stops like Zelzah, Owensmouth, and Reseda along the Southern Pacific lines. To the south, the deep canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains drop sharply toward the Pacific Ocean, where the long wharf of Port Los Angeles stands as a significant maritime landmark near Santa Monica Bay. Significant topographical markers like Saddle Peak and Calabasas Peak overlook a network of drainage systems, including Arroyo Calabasas and Malibu Creek. The transition from the rugged Simi Hills to the developing valley floor is marked by small settlements like Chatsworth and the historic Escorpion grant, providing a detailed view of early ranching and transit corridors.