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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 Pacific Electric railway lines define the coastal transportation corridor of the early 1920s, connecting the bustling beach communities of Venice and Santa Monica to the industrial centers further south. Along the shoreline, the presence of the Municipal Pier, Ocean Park Pier, and Venice Pier underscores the era's booming seaside tourism and amusement industry. Further inland, the landscape transitions from the residential developments of Culver Garden to the expansive Standard Oil Co Refinery near El Segundo.

Interpreting the terrain reveals a mix of tidal marshlands and industrial infrastructure, particularly around Ballona Creek and the Ballona Lagoon. Landmarks like the Recreation Gun Club and the Motordrome highlight specific social and sporting uses of the land before later urban density would transform the Sausal Redondo region. Detailed surveying even captures specific coastal infrastructure like the Sewer Outlet Piers and the Standard Oil Co Pier.