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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 was largely agricultural during the 1920s, dominated by the planned community of Van Nuys and the historical extents of the Ex Mission San Fernando. The early development of the region is traced through its grid of pioneer roads, including Van Owen Street and Oxnard Street, alongside the Southern Pacific railroad line that catalyzed local growth. The map illustrates a transitional era where early recreational landmarks like the Encino Country Club and Hollywood Country Club began to dot the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. South of the Los Angeles River, the terrain shifts toward steep canyons and early water infrastructure, including the Stone Canyon Reservoir and Franklin Canyon Reservoir. The legendary Mulholland Highway winds along the ridgeline, overlooking the deep ravines of Sepulveda Canyon and Benedict Canyon before descending toward Beverly Hills.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1926
Date Published1932
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.4 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain