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Description

Large and very detailed composite map of southwestern Los Angeles County including Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Manhattan, Hermosa, and Redondo Beaches, Compton, Watts, Inglewood, etc., composed of nine joined sheets from early 1930s issues of the U.S. Geological Survey Topographical Quadrangle Sheets.

As with all topographical survey sheets, the building-level coverage is fantastic. The extent of the oil industry and related infrastructure is noteworthy.

Provenance

Colonel George Ruhlen (1884-1971), noted Southern California historical geographer.

Condition Description
Nine sheets trimmed and joined as one large map. Stored folding.