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1949 Map of Walnut Creek

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Walnut Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Concord and the surrounding Contra Costa landscape appear here in the late 1940s, a period of transition between its agricultural roots and suburban expansion. The infrastructure of the era is clearly marked by the Southern Pacific and Sacramento Northern railroads, which served the valley's industrial and transit needs before the dominance of modern freeways. Aviation history is represented by Buchanan Field and the Contra Costa Stadium near Pacheco, while the educational landscape is anchored by Acalanes Union H S and Pleasant Hill School.

Local landmarks such as the Japanese Institute (Aban'd) near Meinert offer specific points of interest for historical researchers. The map also delineates the numerous watercourses that shaped the terrain, including Walnut Creek and the Arroyo de las Nueces y Bolbones. Smaller settlements like Saranap, Hookston, and Galindo are clearly positioned, providing a detailed look at the residential and commercial hubs of the post-war East Bay.