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1935 Map of Coyote Hills

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Coyote Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

La Habra and Brea serve as the primary hubs in this mid-1930s landscape, which is defined by a transition from industrial activity to agricultural and residential settlement. The influence of petroleum production is clear in the east, centered around a large Tank Farm near the hills, while the agricultural roots of the area are represented by the sprawling Bastianchury Ranch. The region's social structure is visible through its educational landmarks, including the Mexican Sch and the Brea Olinda Union High Sch.

Transportation infrastructure dominates the lowlands, with the Pacific Electric and Union Pacific railroads facilitating the movement of goods and people across the Los Angeles Co Orange Co line. Topographical features like the Coyote Hills and Brea Canyon provide the physical boundaries for these developing communities, while smaller features like Mojo Siding and Loma Vista Park Cem offer specific touchpoints for local genealogists and historians.