1954 Map of Corona South

About this map

The southern edge of Corona and its neighboring agricultural fringes meet the steep ascent of the Santa Ana Mountains in this mid-century survey. Irrigation and industry define the valley floor, where citrus groves give way to a Glass Factory, a series of clay pits, and the Sunny Slope Cemetery. The transition from urban to wild is sharp, as the city boundary abuts the Cleveland National Forest. Infrastructure of the era is well-represented by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and the Pacific Electric line, supporting a local economy built on extraction and transport.