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1933 Map of Newhall

Name: 1933 Topographic Map of Newhall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Newhall sits at the northern gateway to the San Fernando Valley, positioned as a vital transportation hub during the mid-1930s. The landscape is defined by the steep Santa Susana Mountains, where numerous canyons like Pico Canyon and Towsley Canyon cut through the terrain. The presence of the Southern Pacific railroad and San Fernando Road illustrates the era's reliance on these primary corridors to navigate the steep grade of the San Fernando Pass.

Early aviation history is evidenced by the Dept of Commerce Landing Field and the Airway Beacon 2040 near the southern city boundary, marking the route for early pilots. The map also delineates large historical land tracts, including Ex Mission San Fernando and San Francisco, reflecting the transitional period of Los Angeles County before the era of intensive suburban expansion. Local features like the Waltz settlement and the mountain Tunnel provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing early residents and infrastructure.