1903 Map of Camulos

About this map

Camulos stands as a focal point in this turn-of-the-century landscape, positioned along the Santa Clara River in a region transitioning from ranching heritage to modern agriculture. The map documents the early infrastructure of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, showing the reach of the Southern Pacific Railroad and its Chatsworth Park Branch. To the south, the Santa Monica Mountains meet the Pacific Ocean at Dume Point, while the rugged interior is defined by the Simi Hills and the Santa Susana Mountains. Researchers will note early settlement patterns at Newbury Park, Bardsdale, and Simi, alongside the extensive lands of the Ex Mission San Fernando. The coastal edge at Boca de Santa Monica reveals early maritime development with the presence of Port Los Angeles, contrasting with the interior's named canyons and peaks like Castro Peak and San Cayetano Mountain.