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1950s Maps of Contra Costa County, California

Explore 44 historic maps of Contra Costa County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Contra Costa County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Contra Costa County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Contra Costa County, CA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Hayward
    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.
  4. 1950 Map of Benicia, 1956 Print
    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.
  7. 1951 Map of Petaluma Point
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1951 Map of Antioch
    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.
  13. 1951 Map of Mare Island
    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.
  16. 1951 Map of Port Chicago
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1952 Map of Benicia
    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.
  22. 1952 Map of Woodward Island, 1953 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1952 Map of Bouldin Island, 1954 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1952 Map of Jersey Island, 1954 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1952 Map of Bethany, 1955 Print
    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.
    6 unique versions available
  34. 1952 Map of Rio Vista, 1959 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1953 Map of Diablo, 1954 Print
    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.
    9 unique versions available
  40. 1953 Map of Tassajara, 1954 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1953 Map of Antioch South, 1954 Print
    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.
    9 unique versions available
  46. 1953 Map of Livermore, 1954 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1953 Map of Byron Hot Springs, 1954 Print
    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.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1953 Map of Honker Bay, 1955 Print
    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.
    7 unique versions available
  55. 1953 Map of Dublin, 1955 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1953 Map of Antioch North, 1955 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1953 Map of Clayton, 1955 Print
    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.
    9 unique versions available
  64. 1953 Map of Pittsburg, 1960 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1953 Map of Livermore, 1960 Print
    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.
  70. 1954 Map of Brentwood, 1955 Print
    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.
    5 unique versions available
  73. 1955 Map of San Francisco
    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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