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2015 Map of Van Nuys

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Van Nuys
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Van Nuys Airport and its expansive runways anchor the western portion of this mid-2010s urban study, illustrating the intensive aviation and industrial footprint within the San Fernando Valley. The landscape is a dense grid of residential and commercial development, transitioning from the flat basin floor to the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains in the south. This transition is marked by the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, where natural ridges like Gene Autry Ridge and canyons including Franklin Canyon and Benedict Canyon contrast sharply with the structured blocks of North Hills and Panorama City.

Water management and transit infrastructure are prominent throughout the quadrangle. The concrete-lined path of the Los Angeles River and its tributaries, such as Tujunga Wash and Pacoima Wash, flow through the heart of Los Angeles. Modern transit solutions are represented by the Orange Line Busway, which cuts across the valley floor, connecting neighborhoods from North Hollywood to Lake Balboa. Educational centers like Los Angeles Valley College and Kaplan College serve as major community anchors within this sprawling metropolitan framework.