1952 Map of Matilija

About this map

Matilija Hot Springs and the northern reaches of the Ojai Valley define this 1952 landscape, updated with 1967 photorevisions to show the early suburban expansion of Meiners Oaks and Oak View. The map captures a transitional era as the valley shifted from ranching and citrus groves toward residential development, specifically around Krotona Hill and Mira Monte. The massive infrastructure of the Matilija Dam and the rising waters of Lake Casitas illustrate mid-century water management efforts to support this growth.