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1959 Map of Benicia

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Benicia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Carquinez Strait serves as the central artery of this 1959 survey, connecting the industrial waterfronts of Vallejo, Benicia, and Martinez. The map captures a period of significant post-war expansion, visible in the burgeoning residential tracts of Steffan Manor, Beverly Hills, and Carquinez Heights. Along the northern shore, the sprawling Benicia Arsenal remains a dominant land use, while the historic Benicia Capitol State Historical Mon stands as a reminder of the city's early political importance.

Transportation infrastructure defines the landscape, from the massive Carquinez Bridge to the extensive rail lines of the Southern Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. The waterfront is a hub of maritime activity, featuring the California Maritime Academy and industrial landmarks like the Nevada Dock and a large Cannery in Martinez. Inland, the terrain rises toward Sulphur Springs Mtn, contrasting the developed valleys of Crockett and Valona with the open spaces of Canada del Hambre.