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1934 Map of Ravenna

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Ravenna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary artery through this rugged portion of the San Gabriel Mountains in the early 1930s. Centered on the settlement of Ravenna, the map reveals a landscape defined by steep canyons and sparse, family-named ranches that adapted to the difficult terrain. The presence of the Ravenna Poultry Farm and several agricultural outposts like Jones Ranch and McCarthy Ranch indicates a resilient rural economy situated along the Soledad Canyon floor.

Transportation development is evident in the transition from the older Soledad Road to the modern Sierra Highway, which cuts across the northern ridges. Significant public land designations are already well-established, with the southern half of the quadrangle dominated by the Angeles National Forest. Educational infrastructure is represented by the isolated Acton Sch, serving the families scattered among the peaks and washes of the high desert fringe.