1968 Map of Dana Point
USGS Topo · Published 1978About this map
San Juan Capistrano serves as a historic anchor on this coastal survey, where the Santa Ana Mountains meet the Gulf of Santa Catalina. The map captures the Orange County coastline during a period of significant transition, documenting the early construction and configuration of Dana Point Harbor and the Dana Cove breakwater. Infrastructure developments like the San Diego Freeway and the Pacific Coast Hwy parallel the established rail lines of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, signaling the era's rapid suburban expansion. Inland, the map details the landscape before extensive modern development, noting the Capistrano Airport and local landmarks like Serra Sch. Along the shore, distinct residential enclaves from South Laguna to San Clemente are clearly defined, showing the evolving character of seaside communities like Capistrano Beach and Three Arch Bay.
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Editions of this 1968 Dana Point Map
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