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1959 Map of Oakland West, 1967 Print
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1959 Map of Oakland West

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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The heavy industrial and military landscape of the East Bay waterfront dominates this 1950s survey, showing the peak of postwar naval and logistics infrastructure. Massive installations like the Oakland Naval Supply Center, Alameda Naval Air Station, and Oakland Army Terminal define the shoreline, while the Bay Bridge connects the islands of Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island to the mainland. The map reveals the intricate rail network of the Southern Pacific and Alameda Belt Line that served the docks and warehouses of the Oakland Outer Harbor. Inland, the urban grid is densely packed with neighborhood landmarks including Oakland City College and dozens of local schools such as Mc Clymonds High School and Emery High Sch. The transition of the shoreline is evident in features like the Berkeley Pier (abandoned) and the tidal waters of Lake Merritt.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1967
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain