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1952 Map of Calabasas

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Calabasas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Simi Hills and northern Santa Monica Mountains dominate this 1952 topographic study, capturing a moment when the San Fernando Valley's westward expansion was still defined by orchards and open ranch land. Small settlements and specialized enclaves like Chatsworth Lake Manor and Lakeside Park sit at the edges of the rugged canyons, while Woodland Hills shows the early geometric grid of suburban development.

Infrastructure for the growing film industry and local community is evident at the Motion Picture Country House and Hospital and the nearby L A Pet Cemetery. Transport is centered on the winding Ventura Blvd, which connects the valley to Agoura via Brents Junction. The landscape is etched with numerous named canyons, including Bell Canyon and Las Virgenes Canyon, and features utilitarian landmarks such as the Chatsworth Reservoir and an Inactive Quarry, reflecting the transition from resource extraction to residential utility.