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1964 Map of South Gate

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of South Gate
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Industrial expansion and suburban densification define this mid-century landscape between Los Angeles River and Rio Hondo. The corridor is dominated by a dense grid of residential neighborhoods and manufacturing centers like South Gate, Lynwood, and Compton. Military and institutional presence is prominent, anchored by the Cheli Air Force Station in the north and the sprawling Rancho Los Amigos Hospital complex near Hollydale.

Transportation networks, including the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroads, illustrate the region's role as a logistics hub. Local social infrastructure is captured through dozens of named parochial and public schools, such as St Matthias Sch and Jordan High Sch, alongside community landmarks like the Compton Airport and Old Downey Cemetery. The map reflects a fully realized urban environment just before the widespread expansion of the interstate system reached its peak.