1953 Map of Glendora

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The San Gabriel Mountains dominate the landscape of this mid-century survey, where the steep canyons of the Angeles National Forest meet the growing suburban grid of Glendora. This era shows a complex water management system in full operation, featuring the massive San Gabriel Dam and the Morris Reservoir on the San Gabriel River. The transition from the rugged highlands to the valley floor is marked by numerous fire-management and research outposts, including the San Dimas Ranger Station and the San Dimas Experimental Forest. At the southern edge, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad serves the residential and agricultural blocks of La Fetra and the San Jose Addition. Educational landmarks like Roosevelt School and Harding Academy appear alongside civil infrastructure such as the Percolation Basin and the Los Angeles County Juvenile Camp, reflecting the post-war expansion of Los Angeles County.