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1937 Map of Watts

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The Pacific Electric and Southern Pacific rail lines define the industrial and residential grid of South Los Angeles during this mid-century period. The map documents the dense urban growth expanding through Watts, Florence, and Graham, where residential blocks are punctuated by significant institutional landmarks like Pepperdine College and Jordan High Sch. The landscape reflects the regional importance of the petroleum industry, notably marked by the large General Petroleum Tank Farm near Athens.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1937
Date Published1942
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions17.4 x 20.4 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain