1951 Map of Torrance, 1953 Print
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1951 Map of Torrance

USGS Topo · Published 1953

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Torrance stands as an industrial and residential hub in the South Bay during this early 1950s survey. The landscape is defined by the extensive Torrance Oil Field and Wilmington Oil Field, with numerous oil tanks and wells dotting the landscape between Southwest Village and Wilmington. Significant industrial infrastructure is evident at the Steel Mill near Dolanco Junction, while the post-war housing boom is represented by planned developments like Avalon Village and Banning Homes.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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