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1968 Map of El Toro

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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El Toro Marine Corps Air Station dominates the central landscape of this late 1960s study, a period of transition as the rural canyons of Orange County met increasing military and infrastructure development. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad runs parallel to the San Diego Freeway, illustrating the transportation corridor that facilitated the growth of the El Toro settlement and nearby Serrano Place. To the northeast, the terrain rises into the Lomas de Santiago and the Cleveland National Forest, where established outposts like Silverado and Modjeska sit among the ridges. Local history is preserved in sites such as the Ascension Cem and El Toro Cem, while the South Coast Agriculture Field Station reflects the area's continued agricultural research heritage amid the encroaching suburban and military footprints.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1970
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain