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1959 Map of Walnut Creek

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Walnut Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Concord and Pleasant Hill dominate this late 1950s landscape, reflecting a period of significant suburban expansion in central Contra Costa County. The map documents a dense network of local schools such as Mt Diablo H S and Acalanes HS, alongside the emerging campus of Diablo Valley College. Vital infrastructure like the Contra Costa Canal and the Mokelumne Aqueduct cut through the terrain, while Buchanan Field and the Arnold Industrial Highway highlight the era's focus on transportation and regional connectivity.

Industrial and recreational markers are scattered throughout, from the Quarry in Meinert to the Contra Costa Speedway and a local Drive-in Theater. The transition from rural valleys like Reliez Valley to developed residential blocks is clearly visible. Genealogists can find several burial grounds, including St Stephen Cem and Lafayette Cemetery, providing essential data for local family research during this transformative decade of California's growth.