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2012 Map of Los Alamitos

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Los Alamitos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Los Alamitos Army Airfield and the adjacent Los Alamitos Racetrack anchor this densely developed portion of southern Los Angeles and northern Orange Counties. The landscape is defined by its complex water management systems, including the San Gabriel River, Coyote Cr, and a network of engineered paths like the Rossmoor Storm Channel and Stanton Storm Channel. These channels weave through a grid of residential and commercial expansion, connecting established communities such as Cerritos, Cypress, and Hawaiian Gardens.

Evidence of the mid-century transition from agricultural ranching to suburban centers is found at Bixby Ranch and the expansive planned community of Leisure World. Educational and cultural landmarks are prominent, notably the campus of California State University - Long Beach and several large memorial spaces like Artesia Cem and Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The southern edge of the survey transitions into maritime interests near Alamitos Bay and Marine Stadium, reflecting the area's diverse industrial and recreational utility.