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1949 Map of Oakland West
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1949 Map of Oakland West

USGS Topo · Published 1949

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The dense industrial and residential urbanism of the East Bay is captured here just after the war, showing the intensive infrastructure connecting Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, and Alameda. At the heart of the maritime economy, the Oakland Mole and Pacific Overseas Depot stand as massive rail-to-ship transfer points, while the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and the electric Key System tracks carry the burgeoning post-war commuter traffic. The shoreline is a study in mid-century development, featuring the Berkeley Pier (Abandoned) stretching into the San Francisco Bay and the artificial landscape of Treasure Island adjacent to Yerba Buena Island. Significant inland landmarks range from the academic grounds of the College of the Holy Names and U C Memorial Stadium to the public space of Lakeside Park surrounding the tidal waters of Lake Merritt.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1949
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain