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1928 Map of Glendale

Name: 1928 Topographic Map of Glendale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Glendale and the surrounding Los Angeles basin are captured here in a period of significant growth, with the city limits pushing against the steep slopes of the Verdugo Mountains and the San Rafael Hills. The urban grid is defined by major transit lines, including the Southern Pacific and the electric tracks of the Pacific Electric railway. Residential expansion is evident in neighborhoods like Eagle Rock, Highland Park, and the developing Silver Lake Heights.

The cultural landscape of the era is remarkably visible, featuring the sprawling grounds of Forest Lawn Cemetery and its Mausoleum, as well as Occidental College in the south. Along the western edge, the early film industry is anchored by the Vitagraph Studio in Hollywood. Recreational spaces like Griffith Park and the Sunset Canyon Country Club highlight the transition from natural canyons to planned civic environments, all centered around the vital drainage of the Verdugo Wash and the Los Angeles River.