1961 Map of San Jose West

About this map

Mission Santa Clara de Asis Historical Monument and the University of Santa Clara anchor this mid-century portrait of a rapidly expanding Santa Clara Valley. As the region transitioned from its agricultural roots to a suburban and industrial powerhouse, residential developments began to fill the spaces between established centers like Santa Clara, Campbell, and Saratoga. The infrastructure of the era is clearly visible, from the Southern Pacific rail lines to the newly established Bayshore Freeway.