Historical Maps of San Mateo County

Journey back in time with 243 historical maps of San Mateo County, dating from 1892 to present day. Explore and discover the history of San Mateo County through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Dive deeper into each map with our interactive high-resolution viewer and extensive library data. Every map in our collection is also available for purchase as a framed or unframed museum-quality print for those interested interested in bringing a part of history into their home. Begin your historical adventure now!
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  1. 1892 Map of San Mateo County, CA
    1892 Map of San Mateo County, CA
    1892 San Mateo County
    Originally titled "San Mateo 1892"
    Published 1892
  2. 1896 Map of San Mateo County, CA
    1896 Map of San Mateo County, CA
    1896 San Mateo County
    Originally titled "San Mateo 1896"
    Published 1896
  3. 1897 Map of San Mateo County, CA
    1897 Map of San Mateo County, CA
    1897 San Mateo County
    Originally titled "Palo Alto 1897"
    Published 1897
  4. 1899 Map of San Mateo County, CA
    1899 Map of San Mateo County, CA
    1899 San Mateo County
    Originally titled "Haywards 1899"
    Published 1899
  5. 1899 Map of San Mateo County, CA
    1899 Map of San Mateo County, CA
    1899 San Mateo County
    Originally titled "Haywards 1899"
    Published 1899
  6. 1899 Map of San Mateo County, CA, 1901 Print
    1899 Map of San Mateo County, CA, 1901 Print
    1899 San Mateo County
    Originally titled "Haywards 1899"
    Published 1901
  7. 1899 Map of San Mateo County, CA, 1906 Print
    1899 Map of San Mateo County, CA, 1906 Print
    1899 San Mateo County
    Originally titled "Haywards 1899"
    Published 1906
  8. 1899 Map of San Mateo County, CA, 1910 Print
    1899 Map of San Mateo County, CA, 1910 Print
    1899 San Mateo County
    Originally titled "Haywards 1899"
    Published 1910
  9. 1899 Map of San Mateo County, CA, 1913 Print
    1899 Map of San Mateo County, CA, 1913 Print
    1899 San Mateo County
    Originally titled "Haywards 1899"
    Published 1913
  10. 1899 Map of San Mateo County, CA
    1899 Map of San Mateo County, CA
    1899 San Mateo County
    Originally titled "Palo Alto 1899"
    Published 1899
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Frequently asked questions about San Mateo County historical maps

  • Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map of San Mateo County?

    Yes! Every map in our collection can be purchased as a museum-quality print that we meticulously lay out by hand to ensure the highest quality final product. We offer a variety of sizes and prints can be either framed or unframed. Explore purchase options by clicking the "Buy Print" button on any map page.

  • Why are historical maps of San Mateo County important for research and professional purposes?

    Historical maps of San Mateo County offer a unique perspective on an area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, geneologists, historians, and hobbyists alike. They are used in environmental site assessments, lot line research, and land dispute resolution.

  • What types of historical maps are available for San Mateo County?

    Our diverse collection includes detailed topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey's Historical Topographic Map Collection as well as from a variety of public and private collections we've sourced, each providing a unique glimpse into San Mateo County's past. We'll soon begin to offer historical aerial images as well.

  • What advanced features do you offer for professional use?

    We offer advanced features including 3D terrain visualization, georeferencing, customizeable base maps, multi-layering capabilities, and annotation tools. These features allow for in-depth analysis, customization, and report building utilizing our historical map collection.

  • How can I find a specific historical map of San Mateo County?

    Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 243 maps available specifically for San Mateo County. You can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need, or browse our collection by city, county, and state.

  • How can I contribute a historical map of San Mateo County that's not in your collection?

    We welcome contributions! If you have a map that isn't in our collection, reach out to us at hello@pastmaps.com. We can assist with digitizing individual maps or entire collections.

  • What is the oldest map of San Mateo County in your collection?

    The oldest map of San Mateo County in our collection is from 1892.

  • How can I download a map of San Mateo County?

    Every map in our collection can be freely downloaded as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or print it out for personal use.