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1950 Map of Thousand Oaks

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Thousand Oaks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Thousand Oaks sits at the heart of this mid-century landscape, positioned along the corridor where the Ventura Freeway and Moorpark Road meet. The area is defined by the transition from ranching lands like the Lang Ranch to expanding residential developments. The terrain is dominated by the dramatic uplift of the Santa Monica Mountains and the Simi Hills, with Simi Peak overlooking the El Conejo and Russell Valley.

Development patterns are captured in detail, showing the suburban growth around Greenwich Village and established landmarks such as Lake Sherwood and the Olsen Cem. The map documents a pivotal moment in the region's geography, just as the valley floor began to fill with neighborhoods while the surrounding canyons, including Lindero Canyon and Skeleton Canyon, remained largely undeveloped. Local educational infrastructure is noted at Thousand Oaks High Sch and Conejo Sch, marking the civic core of this rising community.