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1964 Map of Venice

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Venice
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Marina Del Rey and the expansive Los Angeles International Airport anchor this coastal survey, reflecting the mid-century transformation of the Los Angeles shoreline. The map documents the intricate balance between suburban residential growth in Westchester and Playa del Rey and the heavy industrial presence of Oil Wells and Oil Reservoirs scattered near El Segundo. Educational and religious institutions are dense throughout, from Loyola University and Venice High Sch to local parish schools like St Anthony Sch.

The landscape is defined by its transit and utility infrastructure, including the Santa Fe rail line and the San Diego Freeway. To the south, specialized installations such as the Los Angeles Air Force Sta and the Lawndale Army Missile Plant underscore the era's aerospace and defense significance. Along the coast, Dockweiler State Beach Park stretches beside the Pacific Ocean, providing a recreational buffer for the heavily urbanized interior.