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1928 Map of La Brea, 1932 Print
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1928 Map of La Brea

USGS Topo · Published 1932

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The La Puente Hills dominate this survey, which captures a landscape transitioning from agricultural ranching to early industrial exploration in the late 1920s. Along the northern edge, the Union Pacific Railroad serves the settlement of Otterbein, where the Fairview School provided a focal point for local families. The interior is defined by the steep topography of Rincon de la Brea and the deep cuts of La Brea Canyon and Sonoma Canyon. While the Silver Peak Ranch suggests the area's rural roots, the presence of a solitary Oil Well near the western hills signals the arrival of the petroleum industry that would eventually transform the region. Local thoroughfares like Grazide Road and Spadra Road navigate the complex terrain, marking the early infrastructure of eastern Los Angeles County before the era of modern suburbanization.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1928
Date Published1932
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions19.5 x 20.3 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain