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1928 Map of San Pedro Hills

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

USGS Topo · Published 1928

About this map

The San Pedro Hills dominate this coastal survey, reflecting a period of transition from open ranch land to planned suburban development. Surveyed in 1925, the map showcases the early layout of Palos Verdes Estates, with its winding roads like Granvia La Costa following the natural contours of the peninsula. Along the southern bluffs, notable landmarks include the Palos Verdes Golf Club and the light station at Point Vicente.

Industrial and military activity is concentrated on the eastern edge of the peninsula, bordering the growing port. The Standard Oil Co Tank Farm and the Ft MacArthur Upper Res mark the landscape near San Pedro, while further inland, the grid of Harbor City pushes against the northern slopes. The rugged shoreline is carefully detailed with numerous features such as Portuguese Bend, Whites Point, and Bluff Cove.