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1966 Map of Hollywood

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Hollywood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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Griffith Park and the Santa Monica Mountains overlook a dense urban grid in this mid-1960s survey, capturing the golden age of the Los Angeles entertainment landscape. The map centers on the industrial and cultural landmarks of Hollywood, identifying the sprawling grounds of Paramount Studios and Columbia Pictures Studios. This era shows the city’s massive transportation infrastructure fully realized, with the Hollywood Freeway and Santa Monica Freeway cutting through neighborhoods like West Hollywood and Cienega.

Cultural and civic development is evident in the inclusion of the University of Southern Calif and Loyola University, alongside iconic venues such as the Hollywood Bowl and the Pan Pacific Auditorium. To the south, Exposition Park anchors a cluster of major landmarks including the Coliseum and Sports Arena. This detailed record provides a view of the city's residential and commercial density before the significant redevelopment of later decades.