1952 Map of Bethany

About this map

Victoria Island and the surrounding delta landscape define this mid-century survey, where the intricate network of the San Joaquin County and Contra Costa County border meets the complex hydrology of the Old River. The map reveals a highly engineered agricultural and transport environment, dominated by the massive Delta-Mendota Canal and the Tracy Pumping Plant. The transition from the flat Byron Tract to the foothills near Mountain House illustrates the intersection of industrial water management and early settlement. Notable local landmarks like the Clifton Court Ferry and Livermore Yacht Club suggest a time when the waterways were central to both commerce and recreation. Historical rural education is preserved here through the Mountain House Sch and Lammersville Sch, while the Southern Pacific railroad provides a vital link through the stations at Herdlyn and Bethany.