1964 Map of Orange

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The Santa Ana River carves a path through this mid-1960s landscape, serving as a divide between the growing urban grids of Anaheim and the rising elevations of the Peralta Hills. This era is defined by rapid suburban expansion, visible in the dense residential blocks of Orange and Santa Ana that press against more traditional landscapes like the Orange Park Acres and the unincorporated community of McPherson. The geography transitions from flat alluvial plains to high points such as Burruel Point and Robbers Peak, where the topography becomes increasingly complex. Local heritage is deeply embedded in the map, from the Yorba Hacienda Historical Marker to numerous educational and religious centers including Chapman College, the Cemetery of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Holy Family Sch. Significant infrastructure like the Riverside Freeway and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad illustrate the transportation networks fueling this period of Southern California's development.