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1952 Map of Piru

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Piru
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Piru and the agricultural lands along the Santa Clara River anchor this mid-century survey of the Ventura County landscape. The era’s industrial footprint is clearly marked by numerous oil wells dotting the foothills, particularly around Modelo Canyon and Hopper Canyon. The topography transitions sharply from the valley floor to the high peaks of the Los Padres National Forest, where landmarks like Hopper Mtn and Arundell Peak overlook the Sespe Wildlife Area.

Logistics of the period are defined by the Southern Pacific railroad corridor and the Old Telegraph Road, connecting small settlements like Buckhorn and the historic Camulos area. Evidence of changing rural life is found in the School (Aband) near the Temescal Guard Sta, while the rugged northern canyons, including Tar Creek and Reasonet Canyon, remain largely undeveloped, punctuated only by isolated spots like Hopper Ranch and Rodeo Flat.