1928 Map of Claremont

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Pomona emerges as a dense hub of grid-style development and regional infrastructure in this late 1920s survey. The landscape is defined by its citrus-belt heritage and the arrival of major rail lines, including the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Pacific Electric, which fueled the growth of Claremont and La Verne. The presence of the Los Angeles County Fair Grounds and Pomona College highlights the area's dual role as an agricultural center and an emerging educational corridor. Between the rugged contours of the San Jose Hills and the Puente Hills, the map documents a transition from open terrain to structured urban blocks. Local history is preserved in family and municipal landmarks like Ganesha Park and the Pomona Cemetery, alongside industrial features like the Los Angeles Co San Bernardino Co Power Line crossing the southern hills.