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2021 Map of Long Beach

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Long Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Los Angeles River cuts a prominent path through this 2021 survey of the coastal landscape, connecting the industrial corridors of Compton and Carson to the activity of Queensway Bay. The map documents a dense grid of neighborhoods including Bixby Knolls, California Heights, and the distinct enclave of Signal Hill, which stands as its own topographic high point above the surrounding plains. The shoreline is highly engineered, featuring artificial landmarks like Island Grissom and Island White within the Los Angeles Harbor.

To the east, the residential character of Lakewood and Naples contrasts with the massive footprint of the Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field). Local history is preserved in spaces such as Forest Lawn Memorial Park and the adjacent Sunnyside Cem, while civic life is anchored by the Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse. From the winding Alamitos Bay to the rail hubs at Dominguez Junction, the map illustrates a complex Southern California maritime and urban network.