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1934 Map of Ravenna

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Ravenna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Ravenna sits at the heart of this canyon-dissected landscape, where the Southern Pacific railroad follows the floor of Soledad Canyon. The terrain is defined by the high ridges of the Sierra Pelona to the north and the San Gabriel Mountains to the south, much of which is protected within the Angeles National Forest. Local industry and land use are evidenced by family-named landmarks like Jones Ranch and the Ravenna Poultry Farm.

Transportation corridors dominate the geography, with the Sierra Highway and Soledad Road paralleling the rail line and river drainage. For the genealogist or local researcher, the presence of the Acton Community Cem and several distinct ranch sites like McCarthy Ranch and Nelson Ranch provides a clear view of the early 20th-century settlement patterns in this part of Los Angeles County before modern suburban expansion.