1950 Map of Tustin

About this map

Agricultural grids and developing suburban centers define this landscape at the midpoint of the twentieth century. Santa Ana and Tustin appear as established hubs, while the expansive Naval Reservation occupies a massive central tract, signaling the era's significant military footprint. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts diagonally across the coastal plain, facilitating a network of small shipping points like Venta, Frances, and Kathryn. Beyond the citrus groves and farmsteads, the terrain rises into the San Joaquin Hills and Lomas de Santiago, where drainage basins like Peters Canyon Wash and Sand Canyon Wash provide critical water management. The southern edge highlights early aviation and recreation with the Orange County Airport and a cluster of local sporting sites including the La Mesa Gun Club and Sprig Gun Club.