1959 Map of Santa Ana

About this map

Santa Ana and the burgeoning Southland suburbs appear during a period of rapid mid-century expansion, transitioning from the dense coastal developments of Orange and Costa Mesa to the high peaks of the Santa Ana Mountains. The landscape is defined by massive federal and state holdings, including the sprawling grounds of Camp Pendleton and the Cleveland National Forest. Further inland, the map captures the stark environmental contrast of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and the low-lying Salton Sea.