1960 Map of Long Beach

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The dense urban expansion of the Los Angeles Basin meets the Pacific Ocean in this mid-century portrait of the Southern California coast. Post-war suburban growth is evident in the grid systems connecting inland centers like Whittier and Downey to coastal communities from Santa Monica down to Artesia. The map highlights the critical industrial and maritime infrastructure of the era, specifically the expansive Los Angeles Harbor and the adjacent Terminal Island, which served as the primary gateway for the region's burgeoning trade.