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1953 Map of Guasti

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Guasti
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Agricultural tradition meets heavy industrialization in this mid-century portrait of the San Bernardino Valley. The landscape is dominated by the massive Kaiser Steel Plant and the Mira Loma Quartermaster Depot, signifying the region's vital role in post-war production and logistics. Despite this industrial shift, the area's viticultural roots remain visible at the Cucamonga Winery and the community of Guasti, surrounded by an extensive network of vineyards and orchards.

Transportation infrastructure defines the map's layout, with the San Bernardino Freeway cutting through the center and four major railroads, including the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, providing heavy rail access. Educational and civic life is anchored by institutions like the Louisa Guasti Sch and Laird Community Ch, while the expanding Ontario International Airport and the California Air Nat'l Guard base reflect the growing aviation footprint near the San Bernardino and Riverside county line.