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1937 Map of Violin Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1951

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Golden State Highway and the Old Ridge Route dominate this 1937 survey of the Los Angeles County backcountry, showing the evolution of North-South transit through the steep canyons of the Angeles National Forest. The map, revised in 1950, captures a mid-century landscape where isolated outposts like Paradise Ranch and Martins served travelers and locals before modern interstate expansion. Along the eastern edge, Castaic Creek and Elizabeth Lake Canyon carve deep paths through the terrain, flanked by family landmarks such as Cordova Ranch and Daries Ranch. The engineering of the era is evident in the Marple Transmission Line cutting across Violin Canyon and the First Standard Parallel North. This topography reveals the sparse settlement patterns of the Temascal area, defined by cattle ranching and early utility infrastructure before the region’s suburbanization.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1937
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain