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1926 Map of Van Nuys, 1932 Print
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1926 Map of Van Nuys

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The San Fernando Valley landscape centers on the burgeoning community of Van Nuys, shown during a transformative era of suburban planning and agricultural transition. Surveyed in the mid-1920s by E.P. Davis, the map reveals a grid of citrus groves and early residential blocks anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad line. Landmarks such as the Encino Country Club and Hollywood Country Club appear alongside the expansive Ex Mission San Fernando lands, illustrating the region's shift toward leisure and development. To the south, the Santa Monica Mountains rise sharply, punctuated by Beverly Glen and the newly established Mulholland Highway. The natural hydrology of the Los Angeles River and Tujunga Wash provides a stark contrast to the emerging infrastructure of Ventura Boulevard, capturing the Valley before it was fully integrated into the greater Los Angeles metropolis.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1926
Date Published1932
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.3 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain