1943 Map of Santa Catalina East

About this map

Avalon serves as the focal point of this coastal landscape, situated along the sheltered waters of Avalon Bay and Descanso Bay. The settlement patterns show a mix of industrial and recreational development during the early 1940s, with a dedicated Power Plant at Pebbly Beach and the presence of several specialized outposts like the Boy Scouts Camp, YMCA Camp, and Camp Toyon. Inland, the terrain is defined by deep incisions such as Silver Canyon and Grand Canyon, which feed into the island's water management system including Wrigley Reservoir and Haypress Reservoir.