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1941 Map of Zelzah

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Zelzah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

The San Fernando Valley landscape is captured here just before the massive post-war suburban transformation, showing a hybrid of agricultural colonies and burgeoning town centers. The Runnymede Poultry Colony and various large holdings like Marwyck Ranch and Glenmore Ranch illustrate the region's mid-century reliance on ranching and specialized farming. This era is marked by the dual identity of local centers, notably Zelzah Northridge PO and Sta, reflecting the transition from the older Zelzah name to the rising Northridge identity.

Transportation and infrastructure are anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad and the vital Los Angeles Aqueduct winding through the Santa Susana Mountains. Emerging residential grids appear at Granada and Winnetka, while school sites like the Winnetka Ave Sch signal the early infrastructure for a growing population. Numerous canyons such as Aliso Canyon and Limekiln Canyon define the northern boundary, feeding into the valley floor's developing street system.