Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›A small community of Rodeo Grounds (12 homes) in the Topanga Canyon just off Pacific Coast Highway can be seen behind the Topanga Lane Stream which became a river in the last few days from heavy rains. The residents were evacuated by a basket which was pulled across the river by Sheriff's rescue workers.
A small community of Rodeo Grounds (12 homes) in the Topanga Canyon just off Pacific Coast Highway can be seen behind the Topanga Lane Stream which became a river in the last few days from heavy rains. The residents were evacuated by a basket which was pulled across the river by Sheriff's rescue workers.
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A small community of Rodeo Grounds (12 homes) in the Topanga Canyon just off Pacific Coast Highway can be seen behind the Topanga Lane Stream which became a river in the last few days from heavy rains. The residents were evacuated by a basket which was pulled across the river by Sheriff's rescue workers.

United Press International · [ca. January 1969]

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