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1924 Map of Venice

Name: 1924 Topographic Map of Venice
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1924
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1924

About this map

The coastal landscape of West Los Angeles and the South Bay appears here during a period of rapid industrial and residential expansion. Dominating the southern shoreline is the massive Standard Oil Co Refinery at El Segundo, reflecting the region's burgeoning petroleum industry. Further north, the leisure-driven development of Venice is evident through its famous Venice Pier and the residential clusters of Culver Garden and Cypress Grove.

Transport networks define the area's growth, with the Pacific Electric railway and the Pacific Speedway cutting through the marshlands of La Ballona. The map captures the natural geography of the Ballona Lagoon and Ballona Creek before extensive modern channelization. Local landmarks such as the Recreation Gun Club and the Motordrome highlight the recreational character of the land between the developing city centers.