1952 Map of Matilija

About this map

Meiners Oaks and the surrounding Ojai Valley are captured in this mid-century survey as a transition between agricultural expansion and the foothills of the Los Padres National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the Ventura River and its many tributaries, including Matilija Creek and San Antonio Creek. Crucial water infrastructure of the era is evident at the Matilija Dam, while the presence of the Santa Ana Landing Strip and Oil Wells near Ex Mission San Buenaventura reflects the industrial and transportation needs of early 1950s Ventura County.