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1951 Map of Redondo Beach

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Redondo Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach define the coastline of this early 1950s Los Angeles County survey, showing a landscape rapidly transitioning from coastal resort to established suburban community. The dense grid of the beach towns gives way to the burgeoning Hollywood Riviera and the planned developments around the Palo Verdes Country Club. Along the shore, industrial activity is marked by a Power Plant and Intake Towers, while the community’s social life is anchored by institutions like Sea Hawk Stadium and numerous neighborhood schools including Beryl Hts Sch and Central Sch.

The southern portion of the map is dominated by the steep coastal bluffs of the Palos Verdes Hills, where topographical lines reveal deep incisions like Agua Amarga Canyon. Strategic maritime and defense interests are evident at the tip of the peninsula, home to a Coast Guard Reservation and a U S Military Reservation near Point Vicente. Cultural landmarks also emerge, notably the Wayfarers Chapel overlooking Abalone Cove, illustrating the mid-century architectural shift in this unique coastal environment.