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1955 Map of Laurel

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Laurel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The San Andreas Rift Zone carves a deep geological signature across this landscape, separating the high ridges of the Santa Cruz Mts from the winding creek beds below. At this time, several rural schoolhouses had already faded from active use, including the Glenwood School (Abandoned) and Burrell Sch (Abandoned), signaling a shift in the local settlement patterns of these mountain communities. The rail-and-timber era is represented by the Southern Pacific Railroad line traversing the steep terrain near Laurel and Glenwood.

Religious and youth centers are prominent, from St Marys Girls Camp to Bethany Bible College near Bethany Park. Resource extraction is evident at the Olive Spring Quarry, while various camps like Kennolyn Camp suggest the area's transition toward recreation. Water management is centered at Lake Elsman and Williams Reservoir, essential infrastructure for the growing population at the edge of Lomita and the surrounding gulches.