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1950 Map of Camarillo

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Camarillo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Pleasant Valley serves as the central focus of this mid-century topographic study, showing a landscape defined by its agricultural roots and expanding infrastructure. The Southern Pacific railroad runs through the heart of Camarillo, while Ventura Blvd parallels the tracks, highlighting the transportation corridors that shaped the region. To the south and east, the foothills of the Santa Monica Mts rise above the valley floor, marked by significant institutional landmarks like the Camarillo State Hospital and St Johns Seminary.

The coastal plain is meticulously detailed with an extensive drainage network including Calleguas Creek, Revolon Slough, and the Duck Ponds near the Naval Res. Smaller settlements and family sites such as Springville, Leesdale, and Broome Ranch are documented alongside early aviation and industrial markers like the Camarillo Airport and scattered oil derricks, providing a clear record of Ventura County's transition from open ranch land to a more structured suburban and military-influenced environment.