1949 Map of Richmond

Beyond the urban grid, the terrain rises sharply into the Berkeley Hills and San Pablo Ridge, where residential expansion meets the open spaces of Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park. Notable industrial footprints, such as the Oil Tank Farm near San Pablo and the piers at Giant, illustrate the era's reliance on maritime and rail commerce. Coastal features like Brooks Island and Pt. Isabel remain undeveloped, contrasting with the tightly packed streets of Albany and El Cerrito.