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1951 Map of Santa Paula

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Santa Paula
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The citrus and oil industries of the mid-century Santa Clara River Valley are clearly visible in this survey centered on Santa Paula. Extensive lemon and orange groves stretch across the valley floor, supported by the local settlements of Limoneira and Limon. The town itself is a dense hub of civic life, featuring numerous educational institutions like Union High Sch, McKevett Sch, and Isbell Sch, alongside the KSPA Radio Tower and a dedicated Airport.

To the south, South Mountain rises sharply, marked by a network of access roads leading to numerous Oil Wells, signifying the region's petroleum importance. The Southern Pacific railroad parallels the Santa Clara River, connecting the agricultural plains to larger markets. Notable water features like Santa Paula Creek and Todd Barranca carve through the landscape, while landmarks such as the Willard Bridge and Santa Paula Cemetery provide specific points of reference for genealogists and local historians.