1964 Map of San Pedro

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San Pedro Hill Air Force Station and the Los Palos Verdes Hills dominate the western heights of this coastal survey, overlooking the industrial density of the harbor below. In the early 1960s, this area reflects a complex transition from military installations to residential expansion, with numerous local institutions such as Mira Catalina Sch and Holy Trinity Sch serving the growing neighborhoods of Miraleste and Rolling Hills. The maritime infrastructure is remarkably detailed, tracing the Southern Pacific rail lines as they serve the Main Channel and the Fish Harbor cannery district on Terminal Island. Along the shoreline, the presence of the US Coast Guard Reservation at Point Fermin and the sprawling Fort Macarthur (Upper) highlights the strategic importance of the San Pedro Breakwater in protecting the Los Angeles City Bdy.