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1953 Map of Clayton

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Clayton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Mount Diablo and its surrounding peaks dominate the landscape of this Contra Costa County survey, which documents the rapid expansion of suburban infrastructure into the foothills during the late 1960s. Purple tinting highlights the growth of residential areas and schools like Clayton Valley High Sch and El Dorado Intermediate Sch near the traditional center of Clayton. This development contrasts with the industrial and mining heritage of the region, evidenced by several Quarries and the identified Nortonville (Site) to the east.

The northern reaches of the Mt Diablo State Park and a large State Game Refuge protect the higher elevations, including North Peak and Eagle Peak. Traces of the area’s utility and military history are visible through the Contra Costa Canal and the extensive Naval Reservation boundary. Notable landmarks for local history include the Concord Cem and various family-named features like Keller Ridge and Goethels Canyon.