1949 Map of Laguna Beach

About this map

Laguna Beach and the San Joaquin Hills dominate this mid-century coastal landscape, showing the region before the arrival of modern interstate infrastructure. The coastline is defined by a series of distinctive coves and points, including Crystal Cove, Emerald Bay, and Crescent Bay. Development is concentrated along the Coast Highway, with nascent neighborhoods like Corona del Mar and the elevated enclave of Top of the World overlooking the Gulf of Santa Catalina.