1901 Map of Riverside

About this map

The Santa Ana River flows through a landscape defined by the early agricultural and industrial development of the Inland Empire. During this turn-of-the-century era, the region's citrus wealth is reflected in the extensive irrigation network, including the Gage Canal, Riverside Canal, and several smaller numbered waterways. These systems supported established tracts like Casa Blanca and Arlington, while Magnolia Avenue and Victoria Avenue provided the primary thoroughfares for the expanding city of Riverside.