1955 Map of Gilroy

About this map

Gilroy sits at the heart of this mid-century landscape, showing the town's expansion and infrastructure as of the late 1960s revisions. The corridor along the Southern Pacific railroad and U.S. 101 anchors the local economy, connecting smaller settlements like San Martin, Rucker, and Lonoke. To the east, the waters of Coyote Lake are framed by the elevations of Timber Ridge and Palassou Ridge, while the valley floor is defined by the drainage of Llagas Creek and Uvas Creek. Detailed urban features including the Trailer Drive-in Theater, Gilroy Country Club, and several local schools such as St Marys Sch and Brownell Sch illustrate the community's growth. The presence of large land grants like San Francisco De Las Llagas and Las Animas provides a glimpse into the historical property divisions that shaped Santa Clara County's development before modern suburbanization fully took hold.