historical topo map of Palo Alto, CA in 1953

1953 Map of Palo Alto

USGS Topo · Published 1955

This historical map portrays the area of Palo Alto in 1953, primarily covering Santa Clara County as well as portions of San Mateo County. Featuring a scale of 1:24000, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Palo Alto region at the time. Published in 1955, it is one of 2 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.65 x 26.75 inches

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