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1959 Map of Oakland East, 1980 Print
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1959 Map of Oakland East

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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Oakland, Piedmont, and Berkeley dominate the western hills and tidal flats, showing the intensive post-war urban expansion of the East Bay. The map captures the complex social infrastructure of the mid-century, from the University of California campus and Mills College to specialized institutions like the Calif School for Blind and Deaf. While the lowlands are densely developed along the Southern Pacific railroad and the burgeoning Freeway network, the eastern ridges remain dominated by vast recreational and watershed lands. These include Redwood Regional Park and Chabot Regional Park, which preserve the steep terrain surrounding the Upper San Leandro Reservoir. Historical land grants like San Antonio (V and D Peralta) and Laguna de los Palos Colorados are still marked, providing a clear link between 19th-century ranchos and modern municipal boundaries.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain