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This is a map file depicting Los Angeles County Service Planning Areas as of August 2002. The map divides Los Angeles County into eight distinct service planning areas designated by number, color coding, and geographic boundaries. Service Planning Area 1 encompasses the Antelope Valley region in the northern part of the county, including communities such as Lancaster, Palmdale, and Quartz Hill. Service Planning Area 2 covers the San Fernando Valley area, including San Fernando, Sylmar, and Pacoima. Service Planning Area 3 represents the San Gabriel region in the east-central portion of the county. Service Planning Area 4 denotes the Metro area, which includes the City of Los Angeles and surrounding communities. Service Planning Area 5 covers the West area, including Malibu and Pacific Palisades. Service Planning Area 6 represents the South area. Service Planning Area 7 designates the East area, and Service Planning Area 8 encompasses the South Bay/Harbor region, including Long Beach, as well as Catalina Island shown in a separate inset.

The map includes Angeles National Forest and identifies city names in black type while showing community names in gray italics. The map was prepared by the Los Angeles County Children's Planning Council and is used by permission, with contact information provided as Data Partnership (213) 893-0421. This geographic framework served as the organizational structure for children's services planning and coordination across Los Angeles County during the referenced time period.