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1952 Map of Benicia

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Benicia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Carquinez Strait serves as the dominant corridor of this 1952 study, connecting the industrial waterfronts of Vallejo and Benicia with the refining and rail hubs to the south. The map documents a period of significant post-war infrastructure, featuring the Carquinez Bridge and the extensive industrial activity at Oleum, Selby, and Port Costa. The presence of the California Maritime Academy near Morrow Cove and the sprawling Military Reservation east of Benicia highlights the area's strategic maritime and defense importance.

Industrial and transport networks are intricately detailed, from the Southern Pacific tracks skirting the shoreline to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line cutting through the southern hills. Local landmarks such as the Carquinez Cemetery (St Vincents), Nevada Dock, and several schools like Alhambra Union HS provide essential points of reference for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of Martinez and surrounding neighborhoods.