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1927 Map of Puente

Name: 1927 Topographic Map of Puente
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

Puente and its surrounding ranchlands are depicted here during a period of agricultural transition in the San Gabriel Valley. The landscape is defined by a dense grid of citrus groves and walnut orchards, organized by major thoroughfares such as Pomona Boulevard and California Avenue. Significant early settlements like Baldwin Park and West Covina are shown before the post-war suburban boom, while smaller landmarks like Fellowship Farm and Temple Ranch provide valuable context for local historians and genealogists.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is anchored by the Southern Pacific and the Pacific Electric rail lines, which facilitated the movement of goods from the valleys to the coast. Topographical features like the San Jose Hills and Puente Hills provide a natural barrier to the south, while the San Francisquito River and Walnut Creek drain the fertile basin. Local educational history is well-represented through the locations of the Bassett School, Rowland School, and the Lark Ellen School.