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1947 Map of San Leandro

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of San Leandro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

San Francisco Bay dominates the shoreline of this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by industrial expansion and residential growth along the East Bay. The coastline is marked by extensive Salt Evaporating Ponds stretching south from Roberts Landing toward Johnson Landing, illustrating the region's productive wetlands before later development. Inland, the transition from agricultural roots to suburban sprawl is evident in the layout of San Lorenzo Village and the proximity of the Oakland Speedway to emerging neighborhoods.

Transportation infrastructure anchors the map, with the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads bisecting the San Leandro Valley. Significant landmarks like the Oakland Municipal Airport on Farm Island and the Chabot Filtration Plant serve as vital nodes for the growing population. Numerous local schools, including Stonehurst Sch and Lincoln Sch, provide a detailed look at the social geography of San Leandro and Oakland during this era.