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2021 Map of Niles

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Niles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Diablo Range dominates the eastern landscape, where Sunol Peak and Walpert Ridge overlook a complex network of canyons and valleys. The drainage of Alameda Creek carves through Niles Canyon, a vital corridor historically occupied by the California Eastern RR. This modern survey illustrates the dense suburban integration of Fremont, Newark, and Union City, while preserving the distinct identities of older enclaves like the Niles District and the Mission San Jose District.

Critical infrastructure including the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct and S Bay Aqueduct traverses the foothills, feeding into the developed flats near Lake Elizabeth. Cultural and ancestral sites are concentrated near the hills, including the Mission San Jose Cem and the Ohlone Indians Cem located near the Ohlone College Fremont Campus. The map also captures several smaller named locales such as Snoboy, Eberly, and Shinn, providing a detailed look at the geographic evolution of these former agricultural and rail hubs into the modern East Bay.