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1900 Map of Tujunga

Name: 1900 Topographic Map of Tujunga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1929
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1929

About this map

Monte Cristo Mines sit high in the rugged interior of the San Gabriel Mountains on this survey, reflecting the late 19th-century mining activity that drew prospectors into the steep canyons of the Angeles National Forest. Along the northern edge, the Southern Pacific R. R. follows the winding path of Soledad Canyon, providing a vital lifeline to small outposts like Acton, Ravenna, and Soledad.

This 1897 field survey shows a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes between peaks like Strawberry Peak and the deep drainage of Tujunga Creek. The map documents early water and land claims such as Hoyt Ranch and Kentucky Springs, illustrating how early settlers utilized canyon bottoms and spring-fed sites long before the suburban expansion of Southern California reached these elevations. From the high ridges of Mt. Emma to the flats of Barley Flats, the map preserves the original placement of trails and canyons that shaped local exploration.