Neighboring Areas
Northern Adjacent Properties
There are two properties to the north of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL). The property located to the northwest is owned by the Brandeis-Bardin Institute. The property located to the northeast is owned by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (SMMC) which preserves land for parks, open space, trails, and wildlife habitat.
Eastern Adjacent Properties
The properties to the east of the SSFL include open space and housing developments. Dense residential development begins in the San Fernando Valley about two miles east of the SSFL.
Southern Adjacent Properties
Bell Canyon is located to the south of the undeveloped area at SSFL and the primary use is residential development.
Western Adjacent Properties
Runkle Canyon is located to the west of the SSFL and is designated by the Ventura County planning department as open space. This land is used for cattle grazing.
