1964 Map of Orange

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The Santa Ana River carves through this mid-1960s landscape, illustrating a pivotal moment when the historic citrus-growing regions of Orange and Anaheim were rapidly transforming into suburban residential hubs. The map captures the interface between industrial development and local heritage, marked by the Yorba Hacienda Historical Marker and older settlements like Olive and McPherson. To the east, the terrain rises into the Peralta Hills and Cerro Villa Heights, where the Peters Canyon Reservoir and Lower Peters Canyon Reservoir served as critical water infrastructure for the growing population. Detailed school placements, including Villa Park High Sch and Foothill High Sch, reflect the era's civic expansion, while the presence of the At & SF and Southern Pacific railroads alongside newer routes like the Riverside Freeway show the evolution of California transportation.