1953 Map of Livermore

About this map

Livermore and Pleasanton serve as the primary hubs in this early 1950s depiction of the Livermore Valley. The landscape is defined by its military and institutional presence, including the sprawling Parks Air Force Base in the northwest and the US Veterans Administration Hospital to the south. The transportation network is anchored by the dual lines of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads, which parallel Arroyo Mocho and Arroyo Valle. Large-scale infrastructure is evident at the Santa Rita Rehabilitation Center Annex and the Naval Auxiliary Air Field (Inactive). The transition from agriculture to industry is visible in the numerous gravel pits near Elliot Siding and Radum Tower, reflecting the regional growth during the tenure of State Engineer A. D. Edmonston.