1952 Map of La Habra

About this map

La Habra and the surrounding borderlands of Los Angeles and Orange Counties appear here during a transformative era of mid-century growth. The landscape is defined by the prominent Puente Hills to the north and the Coyote Hills to the south, where early oil exploration is evidenced by numerous oil tanks, reservoirs, and wells dotting the hillsides. The transition from agricultural ranching to suburban development is visible in named properties like Murphy Ranch, Leffingwell Ranch, and Sunny Hills Ranch, which sit alongside established civic centers such as Brea and the northern reaches of Fullerton.