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1957 Map of Long Beach

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Long Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Santa Catalina Island and the sprawling metropolitan expansion of the Los Angeles basin dominate this mid-century maritime and coastal survey. On the mainland, the map details the dense grid of postwar communities stretching from Culver City and Watts down to the industrial heart of Torrance. The coastline is defined by massive infrastructure projects, including the extensive breakwaters of Los Angeles Harbor and the prominent Fort MacArthur Lower Reservation.

Offshore, the map provides detailed relief and bathymetry for the Channel Islands, from the rugged heights of Santa Cruz Island to the isolated military installations at OLF San Clemente and OLF San Nicolas Island. Subtle details like Belmont Pier and the oil-rich heights of Signal Hill reflect the era's unique blend of recreation, industry, and naval defense during the height of California's mid-century population boom.