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1959 Map of Oakland West, 1975 Print
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1959 Map of Oakland West

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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The dense industrial and naval infrastructure of the East Bay waterfront dominates this mid-century survey, from the sprawling Alameda Naval Air Station to the specialized Oakland Naval Supply Center. The map details a landscape shaped by massive military and transportation investments, including the San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge and the Nimitz Freeway cutting through the urban core. To the north, the University of California campus and the original Oakland City College anchor the residential grid. The coastline exhibits significant 20th-century modification, featuring the Berkeley Aquatic Park and protected basins like Brooklyn Basin and Encinal Basin. Rail corridors of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific weave through the harbor district, marking the era's reliance on integrated sea, rail, and road transport.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain