1950s Maps of Concord, California

1. 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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4. 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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7. 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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10. 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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13. 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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16. 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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19. 1956 Map of San Jose

    

    1956 San Jose

    1956 Print · USGS

    Central California in the mid-fifties reveals the transition from sprawling orchards to growing urban hubs like San Jose and Stockton. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-era landscape of the Mother Lode through Chinese Camp and Tuttletown, or follow the water through the Joaquin River and Calaveras Reservoir.

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22. 1956 Map of Sacramento

    

    1956 Sacramento

    1956 Print · USGS

    Mid-century California unfolds from the delta to the high Sierra, capturing a landscape of growing valley cities and burgeoning military airbases. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines and river towns from Woodland to Lodi, or explore the foothill settlements of Placerville and Jackson.

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25. 1956 Map of San Francisco

    

    1956 San Francisco

    1956 Print · USGS

    The San Francisco Bay Area is captured in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of rapid post-war growth and massive military installations. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Southern Pacific and locate historic sites like Stanford University or the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard.

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28. 1957 Map of San Francisco

    

    1957 San Francisco

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Bay Area in the mid-fifties reveals a rapidly growing metropolitan landscape connected by its iconic spans and rail networks. Researchers can trace the layout of military sites like the Presidio and the extent of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads.

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31. 1957 Map of Sacramento, 1966 Print

    

    1957 Sacramento

    1966 Print · USGS

    In the mid-twentieth century, the California heartland was a hub of river transport, rail lines, and military airbases. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Gold Country towns like Angels Camp and Sonora or follow the path of the Southern Pacific RR through the growing suburbs of Sacramento.

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34. 1958 Map of Santa Rosa, 1968 Print

    

    1958 Santa Rosa

    1968 Print · USGS

    The North Bay and Wine Country are captured in the mid-twentieth century as the region balanced its agricultural roots with a growing military and recreational footprint. Researchers can trace the Northwestern Pacific RR through the Russian River valley or locate landmarks like the Petaluma Adobe Historical Monument and The Geysers Resort.

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37. 1959 Map of Walnut Creek, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Walnut Creek

    1960 Print · USGS

    Contra Costa County undergoes rapid suburbanization in the late fifties as residential blocks fill the valleys between Lafayette and Concord. Researchers can trace the development of local schools, the Naval Reservation, and old landmarks like the IOOF Cemetery.

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40. 1959 Map of Port Chicago, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Port Chicago

    1960 Print · USGS

    The industrial Suisun Bay shoreline and neighboring Contra Costa communities are documented here during the late fifties. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Port Chicago and Clyde alongside the expansive Naval Reservation and the Benicia Arsenal.

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43. 1959 Map of Concord, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Concord

    1961 Print · USGS

    The East Bay's mid-century expansion is on full display here as suburban growth reaches into the interior valleys and ridges. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Lafayette Cem, the small settlement of Eastport, and the campus of St Marys College.

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