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1960s Maps of San Jose, California

Explore 15 historic maps of San Jose from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 San Jose's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, 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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring San Jose's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

San Jose, CA maps

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  1. 1960 Map of San Francisco
    1960 Map of San Francisco
    1960 San Francisco
    1960 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Bay Area at the start of the sixties reveals a landscape of rapid expansion and critical infrastructure. Researchers can trace the development of East Bay communities like Russell City and Mt Eden or locate early rural landmarks like Alpine School.
  4. 1961 Map of Mountain View
    1961 Map of Mountain View
    1961 Mountain View
    1961 Print · USGS
    The South Bay shoreline and Peninsula suburbs undergo rapid mid-century growth in this detailed record. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Mountain View and Sunnyvale alongside landmarks like Moffett Field and Alta Mesa Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1961 Map of San Francisco
    1961 Map of San Francisco
    1961 San Francisco
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Bay Area at the dawn of the 1960s reveals a landscape of growing cities and massive Cold War military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century urban footprint from Berkeley to San Mateo, while locating landmarks like the Presidio, Alcatraz Island, and Moffett Field Air Station.
  10. 1961 Map of San Jose East, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of San Jose East, 1962 Print
    1961 San Jose East
    1962 Print · USGS
    The eastern edges of San Jose are captured here during a period of rapid suburban growth in the early sixties. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local schools and cemeteries or locate lost landmarks like the San Jose Speedway and Reids Hillview Airport.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1961 Map of Milpitas, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Milpitas, 1962 Print
    1961 Milpitas
    1962 Print · USGS
    The South Bay marshlands and the Santa Clara Valley transition from an agricultural past to an industrial future in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the layout of Agnews State Hospital, the isolated rail stop at Drawbridge, and the massive Automobile Assembly Plant.
    7 unique versions available
  16. 1961 Map of Calaveras Reservoir, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Calaveras Reservoir, 1962 Print
    1961 Calaveras Reservoir
    1962 Print · USGS
    Santa Clara County’s rugged eastern foothills meet the growing valley suburbs in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of the Berryessa community and old rural schools like Air Point Sch and Rose Sch.
    9 unique versions available
  19. 1961 Map of Cupertino, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Cupertino, 1962 Print
    1961 Cupertino
    1962 Print · USGS
    Santa Clara County is in the midst of its mid-century transformation from orchards to an urban hub during the early sixties. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Loyola Corners, the sprawling Cement Plant, and historic schools from Fremont High Sch to Monta Vista.
    7 unique versions available
  22. 1961 Map of San Jose West, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of San Jose West, 1962 Print
    1961 San Jose West
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Santa Clara Valley undergoes a massive mid-century transformation as the suburbs of San Jose and Campbell expand. Trace family roots at the Mission Santa Clara de Asis or locate mid-century landmarks like Willow Glen and Vasona Junction.
    6 unique versions available
  25. 1961 Map of San Jose, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of San Jose, 1963 Print
    1961 San Jose
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Santa Clara Valley undergoes a massive post-war transformation in the early sixties as suburbs sprawl toward the bay. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of SUNNYVALE, the grounds of Agnews State Hospital, and the rail corridors of the Southern Pacific.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1961 Map of Palo Alto, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Palo Alto, 1963 Print
    1961 Palo Alto
    1963 Print · USGS
    The mid-century Santa Clara Valley comes into focus here as early tech and aerospace hubs began transforming the peninsula. Genealogists and researchers can trace local institutions and schools like STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Alta Mesa Cem, and NAVAL AIR STATION MOFFETT FIELD.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1962 Map of San Jose
    1962 Map of San Jose
    1962 San Jose
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central California in the early sixties showcases the expansion of the San Joaquin and Santa Clara valleys. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road transition along the Southern Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Castle USAF Base and Loma Prieta.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1963 Map of Mt. Hamilton
    1963 Map of Mt. Hamilton
    1963 Mt. Hamilton
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Diablo Range heights of Santa Clara County are captured here just after the war, showing the mountain ranching life and scientific outposts. Genealogists and local historians can trace family lands like Patton Ranch, the Halls Valley Sch, and the high-altitude Lick Observatory.
  37. 1964 Map of San Francisco
    1964 Map of San Francisco
    1964 San Francisco
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Bay Area in the mid-sixties shows a region of rapid suburban expansion and major military installations. Researchers can trace the development of the South Bay near Stanford University or locate family plots in the historic Cypress Lawn Cem and Holy Cross Cem.
  40. 1966 Map of San Jose
    1966 Map of San Jose
    1966 San Jose
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape of massive irrigation projects and expanding Cold War military footprints. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river network of the San Joaquin Valley or locate specialized sites like Castle Air Force Base and the Sharp General Depot (Military).
  43. 1967 Map of Mt. Hamilton
    1967 Map of Mt. Hamilton
    1967 Mt. Hamilton
    1967 Print · USGS
    Santa Clara County’s eastern ridges are captured here in the mid-1960s, centered on the high-altitude research outpost at Lick Observatory. Researchers can trace old family holdings and remote landmarks like Grant Ranch, Evergreen Ranch, and Copernicus Pk.
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