1961 Map of Milpitas

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Salt Evaporators and the complex tidal network of Mud Slough and Coyote Creek dominate this landscape at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay. The transition from industrial salt production to mid-century urban expansion is evident in the purple-shaded growth around Milpitas and San Jose. Significant institutional landmarks include the expansive grounds of Agnews State Hospital (East Area) and its corresponding West Area, alongside a large Automobile Assembly Plant near the Nimitz Freeway. Transportation history is preserved through the Southern Pacific rail lines serving older settlements like Alviso and the isolated siding at Drawbridge. Local education and community infrastructure are well-documented, with numerous sites such as Samuel Ayer High Sch and Russell Jr High Sch serving the burgeoning residential areas of Sunnyvale and the Warm Springs District.