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1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1948 Print
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1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1

USGS Topo · Published 1948

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Los Angeles and its emerging suburbs sit at the center of a massive transit web at the end of the 19th century, before the era of major freeway construction. This survey captures the region's early reliance on rail, showing the intricate networks of the Southern Pacific RR and the Pacific Electric Ry connecting coastal towns like Santa Monica and Long Beach to the inland citrus hubs of Riverside and San Bernardino. Beyond the developing plains, the topography rises sharply into the San Gabriel Mountains and San Bernardino Mountains, where landmarks like Mount Wilson and Bear Lake dominate the skyline. The map also delineates several tribal lands, including the Coahuila Indian Reservation and Morongo Indian Reservation, providing a detailed look at land division and water resources like Elsinore Lake and the Santa Ana River during a period of rapid southern expansion.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1901
Date Published1948
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions31.93 x 19.98 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain