1953 Map of Livermore

About this map

Livermore and Pleasanton serve as the primary hubs in this early 1950s survey of the Livermore Valley. The landscape is transitioning from its agrarian roots toward a significant military and institutional presence, anchored by Parks Air Force Base and the Naval Auxiliary Air Field. Aviation history is well-represented through Livermore Sky Ranch and Dow Airport, while the industrial character is defined by Gravel Pits and the intersecting lines of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads. The map records several notable local landmarks, including the Livermore Sanitarium and the Santa Rita Rehabilitation Center Annex. In the outlying areas, local history is preserved in names like Kottinger Village, May Sch, and Eliot Siding, while several arroyos, such as Arroyo Mocho and Arroyo Valle, define the natural drainage of the valley floor.