1995 Map of Richmond

About this map

The industrialized shoreline of Richmond and the East Bay hills meet in this mid-1990s perspective, showing a landscape defined by sharp topographical contrasts and established urban boundaries. Dense residential grids in El Cerrito and Albany transition into the steep terrain of the Berkeley Hills and San Pablo Ridge, where the sprawling Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park and the San Pablo Reservoir provide a massive buffer of undeveloped land. Along the waterfront, the commercial legacy of the Richmond Inner Harbor and Point Potrero is visible alongside newer developments like Richmond Marina Bay. Educational and institutional landmarks, including University of California grounds and Contra Costa College, anchor the various communities from Berkeley north to San Pablo. Transportation corridors such as Interstate 80 and the Southern Pacific tracks weave through the valleys, connecting the ports to the growing suburban enclaves of El Sobrante and Pinole.