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1952 Map of Ojai

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Ojai
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Ojai serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated at the confluence of several prominent canyons and the Southern Pacific rail line. The valley's educational heritage is clearly visible through the presence of institutions like the Thacher School, Nordhoff Union School, and the San Antonio Sch. The landscape is defined by its transition from the valley floor into the steep terrain of the Los Padres National Forest and Sulphur Mountain to the south.

Agricultural and residential expansion is evident along Reeves Road and Grand Ave, while the geography of the Upper Ojai valley is carved by Sisar Creek and San Antonio Creek. Notable civic landmarks, including the City Hall and Ranger Sta, point to the town's role as a regional administrative hub. For researchers, the map reveals a meticulously documented network of water features and local roads before the intensive suburban growth of later decades.