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1961 Map of San Jose West

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Mission Santa Clara de Asis Historical Monument anchors the northern landscape of this map, representing the deep colonial roots of the Santa Clara Valley. By the early 1960s, the region was undergoing a rapid transformation from agricultural land to an urbanized corridor. The Southern Pacific railroad and the Bayshore Freeway serve as primary transportation arteries, while the expansion of residential districts is evidenced by the high density of neighborhood schools such as Blackford High Sch and Mary Gomez Sch. Significant cultural and institutional landmarks include the Rosicrucian Museum and Planetarium and the San Jose Municipal Airport. The map also captures several distinct communities before they fully merged into the larger metropolitan sprawl, including Willow Glen, Burbank, and Cambrian Village. A notable geographical detail in the margin indicates that the northern two-thirds of this area sits within a subsidence zone, reflecting the historical impact of groundwater extraction on the valley floor.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain