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1950s Maps of Alviso, San Jose

Explore 7 historic maps of Alviso 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 Alviso'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.
  • 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 Alviso's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Alviso, San Jose maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Milpitas, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Milpitas, 1955 Print
    1953 Milpitas
    1955 Print · USGS
    The South Bay marshlands and emerging suburban corridors of the early fifties are captured here before major development took hold. Researchers can trace the layout of Agnew State Hospital, the isolated rail stop at Drawbridge, and the historic Mission Santa Clara de Asis site.
  4. 1953 Map of Mountain View, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Mountain View, 1955 Print
    1953 Mountain View
    1955 Print · USGS
    The South Bay shoreline and Peninsula communities are captured in the early fifties during a period of massive post-war growth. Researchers can trace the development of Mountain View and the expansive Moffett Field Naval Air Station alongside local landmarks like Castro City and Cooley Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of San Jose, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of San Jose, 1959 Print
    1953 San Jose
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Santa Clara Valley comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the transition from agricultural ranch lands to a growing suburban and industrial hub. Researchers can trace ancestral locations near Agnew State Hospital, the original village of Alviso, or the early campus of San Jose State College.
  10. 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.
  13. 1956 Map of San Jose
    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.
  16. 1956 Map of San Francisco
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1957 Map of San Francisco
    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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