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1966 Map of Los Angeles

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Los Angeles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Boyle Heights and Lincoln Heights anchor this dense urban landscape during a period of significant freeway expansion and residential maturity in the mid-1960s. The geography is defined by the Los Angeles River and the Arroyo Seco, while the complex transportation network includes major rail lines like the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific. Cultural and religious landmarks are prevalent throughout, from the historic Southwest Museum and Casa de Adobe to numerous parish schools such as St Bernard Sch and Divine Savior Sch.

Major institutional footprints are clearly visible, including the University of Southern California, California State College at Los Angeles, and the General Hospital complex. Genealogists can find several large burial grounds, notably Evergreen Cemetery, Calvary Cemetery, and Home of Peace Cem. The map captures the city just after the completion of Dodger Stadium and as the modern freeway system, including the Golden State Freeway and Santa Monica Freeway, reshaped established neighborhoods.