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1950 Map of Malibu Beach

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Malibu Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Santa Monica Mountains descend into the Pacific along this stretch of the Los Angeles coastline, where the transition from rugged canyon terrain to the beaches of Santa Monica Bay is clearly defined. The interior landscape is marked by ranching and institutional retreats, including Century Ranch, Stunts Ranch, and the Salvation Army Camp near Brents Mtn. Development is concentrated along the Mulholland Highway and the coastal frontage of Malibu Beach, with smaller settlements like Monte Nido and El Nido tucked into the canyons.

The 1950 data, updated with 1967 aerial photography, captures the area before the era of intensive residential expansion. Notable local landmarks include the Las Virgenes Sch (Aband) and the Monte Nido Fire Sta, while the presence of Tapia Park and Century Reservoir highlights the region's historical water and land management. The coastal reach is segmented by several distinct beach stretches, from Carbon Beach to La Costa Beach, terminating at Malibu Pt.