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1966 Map of Los Angeles

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Los Angeles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles form the dense residential and industrial core of this mid-1960s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by massive infrastructure and historic neighborhood development. The corridor is dominated by a complex network of major transit arteries, including the Pasadena Freeway and Golden State Freeway, which cut through established areas like Lincoln Heights and City Terrace. These freeways weave around major institutional hubs such as the County Courthouse, City Hall, and the Sheriff Academy near Elysian Park.

The industrial identity of the region is anchored by the Los Angeles River and the extensive rail yards of the Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. The map provides significant genealogical value through its detailed labeling of numerous community landmarks, from Evergreen Cemetery and Calvary Cemetery to local institutions like Garfield High School and East Los Angeles Junior College.