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1967 Map of Riverside West

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Riverside West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Santa Ana River carves through the landscape of the Inland Empire in the late 1960s, delineating a region of rapid post-war expansion and established institutional history. The survey highlights the prominence of educational and cultural sites, from the sprawling grounds of the Sherman Indian Institute and California Baptist College to the numerous neighborhood schools like Norte Vista High Sch and Chemawa Jr High Sch. Residential development in Riverside, Arlington, and Pedley is contrasted by the lingering agricultural character of Arlington Heights, where the Mockingbird Res and a network of flumes and canals reflect the area's citrus-growing legacy.

Transportation infrastructure is a defining feature of this era, with the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads intersecting the urban grid. Aviation is well-represented by the Riverside Municipal Airport and Flabob Airport, while commercial hubs like Riverside Plaza and Magnolia Center mark the shift toward modern retail centers. From the northern heights of the Pedley Hills to the southern reaches of El Sobrante de San Jacinto, this map captures a sophisticated network of water management, industry, and community planning.