1950s Maps of Contra Costa County, California

1. 1950 Map of Hayward

   

   1950 Hayward

   1950 Print · USGS

   Hayward and the East Bay hills are captured during the postwar building boom. Genealogists and local historians can trace old family sites and institutions like the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Mt Eden, and the historic Oakland Speedway.

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4. 1950 Map of Benicia, 1956 Print

   

   1950 Benicia

   1956 Print · USGS

   The Carquinez Strait bustles with industrial and maritime activity in the years following the war, from the refinery at Oleum to the rail hubs of Martinez. Genealogists and historians can trace old neighborhoods like Valona, find the Carquinez Cemetery, or locate the California Maritime Academy.

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7. 1951 Map of Petaluma Point

   

   1951 Petaluma Point

   1951 Print · USGS

   San Pablo Bay and the Marin shoreline are captured here in the early fifties, detailing the transition from tidal marsh to inland hills. Trace the path of the Northwestern Pacific railroad past Rose or explore the historic site at China Camp.

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10. 1951 Map of Antioch

    

    1951 Antioch

    1951 Print · USGS

    The Sacramento Delta comes alive in the early fifties as industrial growth meets a complex world of sloughs and islands. Trace family ties to Birds Landing, the Grizzly Island Ferry, or the sprawling grounds of Camp Stoneman.

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13. 1951 Map of Mare Island

    

    1951 Mare Island

    1951 Print · USGS

    The industrial and naval might of the East Bay is on full display in the early fifties, centering on the massive Mare Island Naval Reservation. Trace the growth of Vallejo and the waterfront towns of Rodeo and Hercules along the Southern Pacific rail line.

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16. 1951 Map of Port Chicago

    

    1951 Port Chicago

    1951 Print · USGS

    In the early fifties, the industrial shoreline of Suisun Bay was defined by massive naval installations and oil refineries. Trace the rail-and-water economy through the Port Chicago Naval Reservation, the town of Clyde, and the Avon (Associated PO) refinery.

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19. 1952 Map of Benicia

    

    1952 Benicia

    1952 Print · USGS

    The Carquinez Strait corridor was a bustling industrial and maritime hub in the early fifties, bridging Solano and Contra Costa counties. Researchers can trace the waterfront rail lines of the Southern Pacific and locate landmarks like the California Maritime Academy and Nevada Dock.

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22. 1952 Map of Woodward Island, 1953 Print

    

    1952 Woodward Island

    1953 Print · USGS

    The California Delta at the start of the fifties was a maze of reclaimed tracts and vital water engineering projects. Trace the rail-and-water economy through the Mokelumne Aqueduct and small stops like Bixler and Orwood along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line.

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25. 1952 Map of Bouldin Island, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Bouldin Island

    1954 Print · USGS

    The California Delta in the early fifties was a mosaic of reclaimed tracts and vital shipping lanes. Map collectors and historians can trace the intricate levee systems of Bouldin Island and the isolated Venice-Mandeville School among the sloughs.

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28. 1952 Map of Jersey Island, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Jersey Island

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta at mid-century is captured here as a sprawling network of leveed islands and tidal sloughs. Genealogists and historians can trace the early roads of Bethel Island or locate the Mayberry Slough Facility Military Reservation and the ferry crossing at Fishermans Cut.

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31. 1952 Map of Bethany, 1955 Print

    

    1952 Bethany

    1955 Print · USGS

    The San Joaquin Delta underwent a massive transformation in the early fifties as new water infrastructure met old agricultural tracts. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Mountain House Sch, the Livermore Yacht Club, and the tracks of the Southern Pacific.

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34. 1952 Map of Rio Vista, 1959 Print

    

    1952 Rio Vista

    1959 Print · USGS

    The California Delta in the early fifties shows a vibrant network of river towns and island tracts defined by a complex levee system. Genealogists can locate family landmarks from Locke to Bethel Island, including rural anchors like the Beaver Union School and Howard Landing.

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37. 1953 Map of Diablo, 1954 Print

    

    1953 Diablo

    1954 Print · USGS

    The East Bay's inland valleys and foothills are captured here in the early fifties, just as the ranching era met suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Green Valley School, the San Ramon Siding, and the expansive Black Hawk Ranch.

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40. 1953 Map of Tassajara, 1954 Print

    

    1953 Tassajara

    1954 Print · USGS

    The foothills of Contra Costa and Alameda counties are captured here in the early 1950s, revealing a landscape of historic land grants and canyon ranching. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the area at Tassajara and locate the former sites of the Tassajara Sch and Highland Sch.

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43. 1953 Map of Antioch South, 1954 Print

    

    1953 Antioch South

    1954 Print · USGS

    Contra Costa County at the start of the 1950s reveals a landscape where old mining towns were becoming memories as the suburbs of Antioch began to reach south. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Somersville, locate Coal Mine Tunnels, and find the Morgan Territory Sch.

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46. 1953 Map of Livermore, 1954 Print

    

    1953 Livermore

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Livermore Valley was a landscape of military bases and rail-hubs in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Livermore and Pleasanton near landmarks like the Livermore Sanitarium, Dow Airport, and St Michaels Cemetery.

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49. 1953 Map of Byron Hot Springs, 1954 Print

    

    1953 Byron Hot Springs

    1954 Print · USGS

    The foothills of eastern Contra Costa County are shown in the early fifties as the region balanced ranching with early industrial development. Trace the local rail-and-water economy through the Southern Pacific line, the Irrigation Canal, and the iconic Byron Hot Springs site.

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52. 1953 Map of Honker Bay, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Honker Bay

    1955 Print · USGS

    The Suisun Bay shoreline in the early fifties shows a landscape of heavy industry and military readiness. Researchers can trace the mid-century layout of Pittsburg, the housing at Shore Acres, and the expansive grounds of Camp Stoneman.

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55. 1953 Map of Dublin, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Dublin

    1955 Print · USGS

    The Amador and San Ramon Valleys are captured here during the post-war era, as military installations and suburban pockets began to transform the ranchlands. Local historians can trace the foundations of Parks Air Force Base, the Old Hearst Ranch, and the early layout of Pleasanton.

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58. 1953 Map of Antioch North, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Antioch North

    1955 Print · USGS

    The delta where the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers meet shows a landscape of heavy industry and island agriculture in the 1950s. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Pacific or locate family sites like the Adelia Kimball School and Holy Cross Cem.

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61. 1953 Map of Clayton, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Clayton

    1955 Print · USGS

    The foothills of Mount Diablo are captured here in the mid-fifties as the ranching and mining landscape began to meet suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can locate the Cowell Cemetery, the Mt Diablo Mine, and the vanished settlement at Nortonville.

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64. 1953 Map of Pittsburg, 1960 Print

    

    1953 Pittsburg

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Suisun Bay waterfront and the Delta's tidal marshes are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the industrial growth of Contra Costa County. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named locations like Hierlihy Ranch, local landmarks like Shilo Church, and the riverfront community of Collinsville.

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67. 1953 Map of Livermore, 1960 Print

    

    1953 Livermore

    1960 Print · USGS

    The East Bay valleys are shown during a period of significant growth and military activity in the early fifties. Researchers can trace historic family locations at Mission San Jose and local landmarks like the Water Temple or the Old Hearst Ranch.

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70. 1954 Map of Brentwood, 1955 Print

    

    1954 Brentwood

    1955 Print · USGS

    In the mid-fifties, this corner of Contra Costa County was a landscape of expanding orchards and vital rail corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Brentwood and Oakley, locating the Point of Timber Cemetery and the John Marsh Historical Marker.

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73. 1955 Map of San Francisco

    

    1955 San Francisco

    1955 Print · USGS

    The San Francisco Bay Area and central coast are captured during the postwar boom as suburbs and infrastructure expanded rapidly. Trace the development of local communities and military installations like the Presidio and Fort Mason, or follow the Southern Pacific rail lines.

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