1964 Map of South Gate

Evidence of the area's social fabric is found in the high density of parochial schools like St Matthias Sch and St Emydius Sch, along with landmarks like the Angeles Abbey Mausoleum. The Los Angeles River and Rio Hondo cut through the industrial landscape, flanked by the Long Beach Freeway, which was still evolving at the time of this survey. From the older neighborhoods of Watts and Florence to the newer developments in Paramount and Bellflower, this sheet captures a vital period of growth in the Gateway Cities.