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1976 Map of Van Nuys, 1980 Print
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1976 Map of Van Nuys

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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Van Nuys and the surrounding San Fernando Valley districts appear here in a transition toward dense mid-century suburbanization, captured through an orthophotographic lens in the late 1970s. The landscape is defined by a rigid grid of residential streets and commercial corridors that contrast sharply with the naturalistic flow of the Los Angeles River winding through the southern portion of the sheet. This aerial perspective highlights the sheer scale of development within the Los Angeles city limits, showcasing the massive expansion of housing and infrastructure that occurred before the final decades of the millennium. By focusing on the built environment rather than topographic contours, the map reveals the intricate patterns of neighborhood blocks and the significant footprint of the North Hollywood area during this period of high-growth urban maturity.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1976
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.3 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain