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1954 Map of Redlands

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Redlands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Redlands serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, surrounded by a landscape defined by the citrus industry and a complex network of rail and water infrastructure. The irrigation needs of the San Bernardino Valley are evident through features like the Zanja and numerous reservoirs, while the agricultural heritage of the era is marked by packing and shipping points such as Sunkist and Crown Jewel. A dense grid of schools—including Kingsbury Sch, Franklin Sch, and McKinley Sch—radiates from the city center toward the University of Redlands.

Strategic military and historical sites anchor the map's periphery. To the northwest, the extensive grounds of Norton Air Force Base reflect the region's defense role, while the San Gabriel Mission Asistencia stands as a link to earlier California history. The topography transitions from the alluvial floor of the Santa Ana River to the southern elevations of Smiley Heights and the Redlands Heights neighborhood, eventually reaching into the San Bernardino Mountains.