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1959 Map of Newark

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Newark
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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Salt evaporators and tidal sloughs dominate the western edge of this East Bay landscape, where the San Francisco Bay shoreline meets the industrial and residential growth of the mid-20th century. The intricate network of salt evaporators is punctuated by landmarks of early maritime and rail commerce, including the remote settlement of Drawbridge and the riverfront operations at Jarvis Landing. Inland, the Nimitz Freeway and the Southern Pacific tracks corridor drive the expansion of Union City (Alvarado), Newark, and Fremont (Centerville District).

Evidence of the region's specialized infrastructure is clear in the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct and the large Sugar Refinery near Alvarado Sch. The topography transitions sharply from the flat marshlands to the rising elevations of Coyote Hills Regional Park and the historic Potrero De Los Cerritos. Educational and community development is well-documented through numerous named schools like James Logan High School and Holy Ghost Sch, alongside older landmarks such as the Masonic Home near the eastern hills.