1954 Map of Brentwood

About this map

Brentwood and Oakley anchor this survey of Contra Costa County during a period of transition, where established agricultural valleys meet expanding water and rail infrastructure. The landscape is defined by its sophisticated irrigation network, including the Contra Costa Canal, the Mokelumne Aqueduct, and the Byron-Bethany Irrigation Canal. These systems support the orchards and fields of Lone Tree Valley and Briones Valley. Transportation is dominated by the industrial presence of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and the Southern Pacific, which facilitated the movement of goods from local settlements like Knightsen and Sand Hill. Local heritage is marked by the John Marsh Historical Marker near the Marsh Creek Reservoir, while the Point of Timber Cemetery offers a connection to the area's early families. The map also captures educational centers such as Liberty Union HS and the Lone Tree Sch.