1952 Map of Topanga
USGS Topo · Published 1968About this map
The Santa Monica Mountains dominate this mid-century coastal survey, where deep canyons like Rustic Canyon and Temescal Canyon carve through the landscape toward Santa Monica Bay. The settlement patterns of the early 1950s reveal the contrasting development between the inland canyon communities of Topanga and Fernwood and the more structured residential growth of Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica. At the coast, a string of recreational landmarks includes Will Rogers State Beach and Las Tunas Beach, while the presence of the Riviera Country Club and Will Rogers State Park reflects the era's established leisure infrastructure. Detailed street grids in the southern portion, including Sunset Blvd and Wilshire Blvd, show the advancement of suburban sprawl against the steep terrain of Parker Mesa and Castellammare Mesa.
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Editions of this 1952 Topanga Map
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