1953 Map of Clayton

About this map

The northern slopes of the Mount Diablo massif dominate this landscape, where early 1950s ranching and mining terrain met the growing footprint of Clayton. The map documents a transition from the industrial activity at the Quarry near Cowell and the Mt Diablo Mine to the protected expanse of Mt Diablo State Park. High-altitude landmarks like the Mt Diablo Observation Tower, North Peak, and Eagle Peak provide a clear view of the complex drainage system, including Donner Creek and Marsh Creek, that carves through the foothills.