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1968 Map of El Toro, 1970 Print
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1968 Map of El Toro

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

El Toro Marine Corps Air Station dominates the western landscape of this Orange County interior, featuring a detailed layout of runways, a Rifle Range, and the El Toro Marine Sch. The terrain transitions from these military and agricultural lowlands into the sharp ridges of Loma Ridge and the Cleveland National Forest. Evidence of the region’s development is seen in the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and the expanding network of the Santa Ana Freeway. To the east, the map captures the canyon settlements of Silverado and Modjeska, where the landscape is defined by Santiago Creek and Silverado Canyon. Local history is anchored by sites like Ascension Cem and the South Coast Agriculture Field Station, reflecting the area's mix of military presence, citrus-era agriculture, and rugged foothills.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1970
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.3 x 27.2 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain