1951 Map of Ventura

About this map

The coastal city of Ventura (San Buenaventura) is depicted here at mid-century, bounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Ventura River. The settlement pattern reflects a mix of deep colonial roots at Mission San Buenaventura and the industrial expansion of the era, seen in the extensive Oil Wells peppered through the hills of Canada de San Miguelito. The southern coastal reaches show the development of Pierpont and Arundell, while education and civic infrastructure are represented by the Ventura Jr College, Ventura School for Girls, and the Court House.