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1964 Map of Los Alamitos

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Los Alamitos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Naval Air Station Los Alamitos and the US Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach anchor the southern landscape of this mid-1960s study, illustrating the significant military footprint in Orange County during the Cold War era. The surrounding suburban expansion is evident in the dense residential grids of Los Alamitos, Cypress, and the uniquely named Dairy Valley. Notable landmarks such as the Los Alamitos Racetrack and the extensive grounds of Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Cem) stand out amidst the rapid development.

Water management and transportation define the region's infrastructure, with the San Gabriel River and Coyote Creek channeled to support the growing population. The map captures the intersection of major transit corridors like the San Diego Freeway and the Southern Pacific railroad lines. From the coastal edges of Alamitos Bay and Marine Stadium to the inland communities of Hawaiian Gardens and Rossmoor, the sheet records a critical moment of transition from agricultural roots to a modern metropolitan corridor.