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1943 Map of Hueneme

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Hueneme
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Oxnard and the surrounding agricultural expanse of Pleasant Valley dominate this coastal survey, reflecting the region's mid-century landscape before the post-war suburban shift. The Southern Pacific Railroad cuts through the valley, supporting a network of sidings and settlements like Camarillo and El Rio. To the south, the deep-water facilities at Port Hueneme and the long, undeveloped stretch of Ormond Beach meet the Pacific Ocean, while the east is anchored by the sprawling Camarillo State Hospital and its associated State Hospital Farm.

The coastal geography transitions from the flat plains of the Santa Clara River delta to the steep slopes of the Santa Monica Mountains. Local institutions and estates, including St Johns Seminary and Rancho Lomita, are clearly marked alongside rural schoolhouses like Ocean View Sch. From the marshes of Mugu Laguna to the rising elevations of Laguna Peak, the map captures a period where ranching and early coastal resorts like Hollywood by the Sea coexisted with burgeoning industrial and institutional centers.