historical topo map of San Jose, CA in 1953

1953 Map of San Jose

USGS Topo · Published 1959

This historical map portrays the area of San Jose in 1953, primarily covering Santa Clara County as well as portions of Alameda County. Featuring a scale of 1:62500, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the San Jose region at the time. Published in 1959, it is the sole known edition of this map.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.7 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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