1904 Map of Ventura

About this map

The coastal shelf and inland valleys of Southern California are documented here just after the turn of the century, showing a landscape of sprawling ranchos and emerging citrus towns. The city of Ventura anchors the southern coastline, where the Southern Pacific railroad follows the curve of the Pacific Ocean toward Seacliff and Punta Gorda. Inland, the Ojai Valley is a distinct basin defined by the Sulphur Mountain range, featuring early settlements like Ojai and the resort-oriented Vickers Hot Springs.