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1935 Map of Seal Beach

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Seal Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Alamitos Bay and the interconnected wetlands of Anaheim Bay dominate this coastal landscape as it appeared in the early 1930s. The shoreline is defined by narrow sand spits supporting communities like Seal Beach and Sunset Beach, while Anaheim Landing serves as a notable coastal point before the intensive harbor developments of the later 20th century. Inland, the geography is a complex mix of marshes and tidal flats, including Hog Island and the expansive La Bolsa Chica area.

Sporting life and early recreation are evident through the numerous private organizations established along the marsh edges, including the Sunset Gun Club, Casa Tores Gun Club, and the Bolsa Chica Gun Club. Transportation and early development follow the Pacific Electric rail lines and the Coast Highway, connecting established beach towns to inland agricultural centers like Wintersburg and local landmarks such as the Springdale Sch.