1953 Map of Sunland

About this map

The San Gabriel Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this mid-century survey, where the rugged peaks and canyons of the Angeles National Forest meet the expanding residential districts of the Tujunga Valley. The area is characterized by a transition from the wild terrain of Big Tujunga Canyon and Mendenhall Peak to the developed blocks of Sunland and Tujunga. Local industry and social history are evidenced by the presence of the Mining Mill (Ruins) in the hills and numerous agricultural operations like Chaffin Ranch and Watts Ranch. Educational and community hubs such as Verdugo Hills High Sch and Our Lady of Lourdes Sch are established in the valley floor, while recreation is represented by Sunland Park and the Camp Bill Lane (BSA) scout camp near the Los Angeles City Boundary. The map also captures infrastructure critical to the region's development, including the Hansen Flood Control Basin and Foothill Blvd.