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2018 Map of Palo Alto

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Palo Alto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Stanford and the surrounding academic and residential corridor of the Peninsula are documented here in detail, showcasing a landscape defined by institutional grounds and established suburban grids. The sprawling Stanford University campus occupies a central position, while nearby Saint Patrick's Seminary and Menlo College further underscore the region's educational character. To the north, the industrial and residential evolution of Redwood City and Menlo Park is clear, with Redwood Junction marking a key logistical node.

Transitioning from the bay-side lowlands of Ravenswood Slough toward the Santa Cruz Mountains, the map reveals the complex water infrastructure supporting this population center. The Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct and Bear Gulch Reservoir are prominent, as are the recreational and conservation spaces like Jasper Ridge and the Stanford Dish. From the historic Union Cemetery to the modern residential enclaves of Atherton and Portola Valley, the sheet captures the late-20th-century density of one of California's most significant cultural and economic hubs.