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1932 Map of Humphreys, 1946 Print
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1932 Map of Humphreys

USGS Topo · Published 1946

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The Santa Clara River valley serves as a critical corridor for Southern California’s inland transportation network on this survey revised in the early 1940s. Centered on the rugged slopes of the Sierra Pelona and the Angeles National Forest, the map illustrates a landscape shaped by the transition from rural ranching to early mid-century infrastructure. Small settlements like Honby, Solamint, and Humphreys cluster along the Southern Pacific tracks and Soledad Canyon Road, marking the path of transcontinental rail and regional commerce. Local life is anchored by landmarks such as St Johns church and the Mint Canyon Sch, while an Airway Beacon near Forest Park points to the area's role in the burgeoning aviation routes of the era. The network of winding routes through Bouquet Canyon, Texas Canyon, and Vasquez Canyon highlights the difficult topography that funneled all traffic toward the river flats.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1932
Date Published1946
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions17.1 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain