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1950 Map of Thousand Oaks

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Thousand Oaks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Thousand Oaks sits at the heart of this post-war landscape, captured just as major transportation corridors began to reshape the valley. The map shows Ventura Blvd as the primary thoroughfare, with a significant section of new road noted as under construction, signaling the shift toward the modern freeway system. Local aviation history is preserved in the location of the Conejo Valley Airport, while education and community life are represented by the Conejo Sch.

The geography transitions from the Simi Hills in the north, featuring Simi Peak, down through Potrero Valley and into the Santa Monica Mountains to the south. Notable water features like Lake Sherwood and Lake Eleanor sit near the county line, while small crossroads and ranch sites like Triunfo Corner, Malibu Junction, and Lang Ranch provide specific points of reference for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of the Conejo Valley before its late-century expansion.