1953 Map of Milpitas
USGS Topo · Published 1955About this map
The salt marshes and sprawling ranchos of the South Bay define this mid-century landscape, where the transition from agricultural land to suburban development is underway. Salt evaporators dominate the northwestern shoreline near the remote settlement of Drawbridge, while the Southern Pacific Railroad and Western Pacific Railroad carve transit corridors through the valley floor. Large-scale institutional land use is prominent, notably the extensive grounds of Agnew State Hospital and the smaller Santa Clara Valley Airport near Agnew.
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