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1896 Map of Las Bolsas, 1908 Print
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1896 Map of Las Bolsas

USGS Topo · Published 1908

About this map

Anaheim Landing serves as the primary coastal point of reference on this late 19th-century survey of the Orange County shoreline. The landscape is defined by the expansive wetlands and marshes of Bolsa Chica and the surrounding ranchos, including Los Alamitos, La Bolsa Chica, and Las Bolsas. These Spanish-named land grants reflect the transitional period of Southern California's development, where vast coastal plains were beginning to see the introduction of artificial waterways like the marked Ditch and Drainage systems. Waterways such as Anaheim Creek and Bolsas Creek meander through the low-lying terrain toward the Pacific Ocean, while Landing Hill provides a rare point of elevation along the coast. The map also captures the inland boundary between Los Angeles and Orange Counties during the first decade of Orange County's existence as a separate entity.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1896
Date Published1908
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 19.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain