
Hayward and its surrounding suburban districts sit at the intersection of steep coastal ridgelines and the East Bay plain. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the residential grids of Cherryland, Ashland, and Castro Valley into the high, corrugated terrain of the San Leandro Hills and Walpert Ridge. Infrastructure like the Bart rail line and Hayward Executive Airport highlights the region's role as a major transit corridor. Several large institutional campuses, including California State University East Bay and Chabot College, occupy significant portions of the hillsides and valley floor. Historic burial grounds such as Lone Tree Cem and Holy Sepulchre Cem provide important genealogical touchstones. Beyond the urbanized areas, the map details the complex drainage systems of San Lorenzo Cr and the Don Castro Reservoir, which are bordered by steep canyons like Dublin Canyon and Palomares Canyon.
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