1950s Maps of San Ramon, California

1. 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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4. 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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7. 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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10. 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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13. 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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16. 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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19. 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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22. 1959 Map of Las Trampas Ridge, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Las Trampas Ridge

    1960 Print · USGS

    Contra Costa County undergoes a suburban transformation in the late fifties as residential valleys expand toward the hills. Trace mid-century development near St Marys College, the Southern Pacific Railroad, and the Upper San Leandro Reservoir.

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25. 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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