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1991 Map of Topanga

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Topanga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The Santa Monica Mountains dominate this landscape, where steep canyons like Topanga Canyon and Rustic Canyon drop toward the coastline of Santa Monica Bay. By the early 1990s, the mountain interior shows a mix of established enclaves like Topanga and Fernwood alongside large protected areas within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The map reveals the intricate road network that traces these ridges, including Topanga Canyon Blvd and the winding Sunset Blvd as it approaches the coast.

Along the shoreline, the transition from mountainous terrain to urban development is sharp. The Pacific Coast Hwy links a series of public beaches, including Las Tunas State Beach and Will Rogers State Beach. Further east, the street grid of Santa Monica and the neighborhood of Pacific Palisades indicate significant residential growth, while landmarks like the Polo Field at Will Rogers State Park and the Corpus Christi Sch serve as local anchors for these communities.