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1961 Map of Dublin

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Dublin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Camp Parks and the Santa Rita Military Reservation anchor the central valley of this East Bay landscape, reflecting a mid-century era of institutional and residential expansion. The map captures the rapid transformation of the Amador Valley as San Ramon Village and Komandorski Village emerge alongside traditional ranching terrain. This transition is marked by the presence of suburban infrastructure like the Drive-in Theater and numerous educational sites including Murray Sch and Brighton Sch.

To the south and west, the terrain rises sharply into the Pleasanton Ridge and Sunol Ridge, where numerous named canyons like Devaney Canyon and Donlan Canyon reveal a more isolated rural character. The map meticulously records the industrial footprint of the time, from the Gravel Pits north of Pleasanton to the tracks of the Southern Pacific railroad. Cultural landmarks such as the Alameda County Fairgrounds and the Federal Youth Center contrast with the remote settlement of Stonybrook, providing a comprehensive view of the county's varied land use.