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1951 Map of Redondo Beach

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Redondo Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach define the coastline of this 1950s survey, showing a landscape of dense residential grids transitioning into the undeveloped heights of the Palos Verdes Hills. The shoreline is marked by early industrial infrastructure, including a Power Plant, Intake Towers, and a Submarine Pipe Line, while the interior of the town centers on landmarks like the City Hall and Sea Hawk Stadium. Along the southern coast, the map documents the early development of the Hollywood Riviera and the scenic Palo Verdes Country Club.

The southern portion of the quadrangle reveals the specialized land use of the peninsula, including the U S Military Reservation and the U S Coast Guard Reservation near Point Vicente. Genealogists and local historians will find numerous local institutions, from Malaga Cove School to the distinctive Wayfarers Chapel near Abalone Cove. Transportation and industry are anchored by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and scattered Oil Wells that hint at the region's diverse economic base.