1966 Map of Hollywood

About this map

Griffith Park and the rugged Santa Monica Mountains overlook the dense urban grid of Los Angeles in this detailed mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by the burgeoning entertainment industry, featuring landmarks like Paramount Studios, Columbia Pictures Studios, and Desilu Studios, alongside iconic cultural venues such as the Hollywood Bowl and the Greek Theater. This edition reveals the city during a transformative era of infrastructure growth, with the Hollywood Freeway and Santa Monica Freeway cutting through established neighborhoods like West Hollywood, La Brea, and Silver City. From the Hollywood Reservoir down to the Coliseum in Exposition Park, the map documents a complex network of public institutions, including Hollywood High Sch and several prominent hospitals, while preserving the location of family-history sites like the Hollywood Memorial Park Cemetery and Rosedale Cemetery.