1953 Map of Glendora

About this map

Glendora is depicted here at a mid-century moment of transition, situated where the citrus-belt landscape meets the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The southern half of the map shows a growing residential and educational grid, featuring Wilson Sch, Roosevelt School, and the Harding Academy alongside the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. To the north, the terrain rises sharply into the Angeles National Forest and the specialized San Dimas Experimental Forest. This area is defined by massive water management projects, including the San Gabriel Reservoir and Morris Reservoir. High-altitude landmarks like Johnstone Peak Lookout and remote outposts such as the San Dimas Ranger Station reflect the intensive federal management of the watershed and fire-prone canyons above the San Jose Addition.