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1937 Map of Watts
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1937 Map of Watts

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

Watts and the surrounding industrial landscape of south-central Los Angeles appear here during a period of dense urban and commercial development. The map reveals a complex grid of residential blocks intersected by major transit corridors and industrial infrastructure, most notably the General Petroleum Tank Farm and the pervasive networks of the Pacific Electric, Southern Pacific, and A T & S F RY railroads. These rail lines define the character of settlements like Lynwood, Huntington Park, and Compton, illustrating how the region's economy was tightly bound to transportation and oil storage.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1937
Date Published1937
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.5 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain