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1951 Map of Moorpark

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Moorpark
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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The Santa Clara River forms the northern boundary of this 1950s survey, anchoring a landscape defined by deep-cut canyons and expansive arroyos. The agricultural settlement of Bardsdale sits just south of the river, marked by the Bardsdale Cem and a dense network of orchards and water wells. To the south, the terrain rises sharply into Oak Ridge, where early industrial activity is visible through several Quarry sites and a Rock Quarry.

Economic life centers on the Southern Pacific railroad corridor, which skirts the northern edge of the Las Posas Hills. Here, the town of Moorpark is depicted at a pivotal moment of growth, featuring the Union High Sch and proximity to the Arroyo Simi. Smaller outlying communities like Epworth and Somis are clearly delineated alongside rural landmarks like Moorpark Home Acres and the Skyline Ranch, providing a detailed look at the region’s mid-century layout.