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2012 Map of Benicia

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Benicia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Benicia and Martinez face each other across the narrows where the waters of the Pacific Ocean meet the interior river systems, creating a dense network of maritime and industrial infrastructure. The 2012 landscape is defined by its deep-water access, featuring the Port of Benicia, Martinez Yacht Harbor, and the Nevada Dock. These ports are complemented by a significant concentration of historical burial grounds, including the Military Cem, Benicia City Cem, and Saint Dominics Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in Solano and Contra Costa counties.

Industry and transport dominate the shoreline, from the Carquinez Bridge connecting South Vallejo to Crockett, to the refinery-adjacent settlements of Oleum, Selby, and Port Costa. Inland, the terrain rises toward Franklin Ridge and Bush Hill, while the Carquinez Strait Lighthouse stands as a sentinel at Morrow Cove. The map reveals a complex transition between the residential expansion of Crolona Heights and Glencoe and the enduring maritime heritage along the Carquinez Strait.