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1965 Map of Laguna Beach

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Laguna Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The San Joaquin Hills meet the Pacific Ocean along this mid-century stretch of the Orange County coast, where emerging residential developments are visible alongside significant local infrastructure. Residential growth is particularly concentrated around Laguna Beach and Corona del Mar, while the interior remains defined by deep canyons and prominent ridges. Notable landmarks such as the Pacific View Memorial Park (Cem) and the Signal Peak Radio Tower stand out against the undeveloped slopes of Buck Gully and Mora Canyon.

Along the shoreline, the map identifies numerous coves and points that define the coastal character of the era, from Emerald Bay to the namesake sands of Aliso Beach. Educational and civic sites like Thurston Sch and the City Hall Fire Sta reflect the maturing community infrastructure as Newport Beach expands southward. The inclusion of the Big Canyon Reservoir and San Joaquin Reservoir highlights the critical water management systems supporting this rapidly changing landscape.