1953 Map of Altamont

About this map

Altamont Pass serves as the central focal point of this mid-century topographic study, where the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads navigate the complex terrain of the Diablo Range. The landscape is a transition between the Las Positas Valley and the higher elevations of Crane Ridge, marked by a network of ranch roads and rural infrastructure. Local education is represented by the Summit Sch and Green Dist School, while the era's agricultural and industrial character is evident at a winery near the valley floor and a gravel pit along the roads leading to Livermore.