1900 Map of Tujunga

About this map

The Southern Pacific R. R. cuts through the northern reaches of this landscape, connecting early settlements like Acton, Ravenna, and Soledad along the corridor of Soledad Canyon. Surveyed in the late 1890s, the map reveals a rugged terrain dominated by the high ridges of the Santa Barbara National Forest and Angeles National Forest. Mining activity is represented by the Monte Cristo Mines deep in the interior, while scattered human presence is noted at remote outposts such as Hoyt Ranch and Aliso. From the heights of Strawberry Peak and Sister Elsie Pk. down to the drainage of Tujunga Creek, the map documents the complex watershed and early trail networks that preceded the modern expansion of Los Angeles County. Notable landmarks like Pine Flats and Kentucky Springs highlight the importance of water and high-altitude geography in this early frontier era.