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1928 Map of Reseda

Name: 1928 Topographic Map of Reseda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

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Ex Mission San Fernando lands dominate this mid-1920s landscape, showing the transition of the San Fernando Valley from sprawling rancho tracts into early residential and agricultural plots. The Southern Pacific railroad line runs parallel to the Los Angeles River, supporting settlements like Owensmouth and Reseda. At this time, the Valley floor is remarkably open compared to the dense modern suburbia, with the Reseda Siding and early street grids of Van Owen Street and Ventura Boulevard establishing the area's future arterial framework.

To the south, the Santa Monica Mountains rise sharply, bisected by the newly constructed Mulholland Highway. Deep canyons such as Rustic Canyon and Santa Ynez Canyon remain largely undeveloped, while the Encino Reservoir sits tucked into the foothills. Notable local landmarks include the Caballero Country Club and the Topanga Oaks School, providing a rare look at the social and educational infrastructure of a region just beginning its major expansion into the city limits of the City of Los Angeles.