1962 Map of San Jose

About this map

San Jose and the Santa Clara Valley serve as the western anchors for this regional study, which extends across the San Joaquin Valley to the gates of the Sierra Nevada. The landscape is defined by massive water management infrastructure, including the Mokelumne Aqueduct, California Aqueduct, and the Delta-Mendota Canal, illustrating the 1960s-era transformation of California's agricultural and urban corridors. This edition shows the density of the state's post-war transit network, anchored by the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads alongside U S Highway 99. From the Lick Observatory atop Mount Hamilton to the eastern expanse of Yosemite National Park, the map documents a mix of military sites like Sharpe General Depot, industrial landmarks like the Sugar refinery near Tracy, and established educational centers including Stanford University.