1903 Map of Camulos

About this map

The Southern Pacific RR carves through the Santa Clara River valley, connecting the early railway hubs of Saugus and Newhall with the citrus-growing districts near Camulos and Fillmore. Surveyed around the turn of the century, this landscape is a patchwork of sprawling land grants including Ex Mission San Fernando, Las Posas, and El Conejo, reflecting the transition from large rancho holdings to early town development. The map details the coastal interface at the Pacific Ocean, showing the long-vanished Port Los Angeles near Santa Monica before modern harbor developments reshaped the shoreline. From the high peaks of the Santa Susana Mountains to the growing agriculture in Simi Valley, the region is defined by its rugged topography and the essential rail links that supported communities like Moorpark and Somis.