1935 Map of El Toro

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Lomas de Santiago and San Joaquin dominate this mid-1930s landscape, reflecting the transitional era of agricultural ranching before the post-war suburban transformation of Orange County. The map details the early infrastructure of the region, anchored by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line and the expansive Moulton Ranch to the south. Water management for this semi-arid terrain is clearly marked, including Tomato Spring and the Lambert Reservoir, which were vital for the orchards and livestock operations of the time.