1952 Map of Topanga
USGS Topo · Published 1953About this map
Santa Monica Mountains dominate this 1952 topographic study, where steep ridgelines like Henry Ridge and deep ravines like Temescal Canyon define the landscape before the heavy post-war suburban expansion. In the canyon bottoms, small settlements such as Topanga and Fernwood represent the rural character of the era, long before these areas were fully integrated into the greater Los Angeles metropolitan fabric. Along the coast, the planned community of Pacific Palisades begins to take shape, showing established landmarks like Corpus Christi Sch and Roosevelt Sch.
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Editions of this 1952 Topanga Map
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