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1959 Map of Benicia

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Benicia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Industrial and maritime activity define the shoreline of the Carquinez Strait during this era of post-war growth. The historic Benicia waterfront is anchored by the sprawling Benicia Arsenal and the Benicia Capitol State Historical Mon, while across the water, Martinez shows significant development around the County Hospital and Alhambra Union HS.

Infrastructure is dense along the banks, featuring the Southern Pacific rail lines, the California Maritime Academy near Morrow Cove, and industrial sites like the Nevada Dock. The inland terrain is marked by the ridges of Las Bolsas and Pinole, providing a stark contrast to the busy port towns of Crockett, Valona, and Port Costa. Small landmarks like the Drive-in Theater near Beverly Hills and the Benicia Airport capture the mid-century suburban expansion spreading from Vallejo.