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1952 Map of Bethany

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Bethany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Victoria Island and the Clifton Court Tract define this mid-century landscape of reclaimed delta lands and complex hydrology. The map illustrates the sophisticated water management systems essential to the region, including the massive Delta-Mendota Canal and the Contra Costa Canal, which intersect the natural winding courses of the Old River and San Joaquin River. This era shows a transition in local transportation, where the Southern Pacific railroad and early thoroughfares like Byron Road serve established rural communities such as Bethany and Herdlyn.

Cultural landmarks of the California Delta are preserved here, from the Clifton Court Ferry crossing to the Livermore Yacht Club. For genealogists, the map identifies specific rural institutions like the Mountain House Sch and Lammersville Sch, providing a precise location for these community centers in the early 1950s. The convergence of multiple county lines, including Alameda and Contra Costa, underscores the area's role as a geographic crossroads.