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Historical Maps of San Mateo County, California

What stories do these 243 old maps tell about San Mateo County's past? From 1892 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover San Mateo County's history through maps:

  • Trace San Mateo County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into San Mateo County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

San Mateo County, CA maps

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  1. 1892 Map of San Mateo
    1892 Map of San Mateo
    1892 San Mateo
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of San Mateo County, including San Mateo, Alameda County, San Francisco County, and others.
  2. 1896 Map of San Mateo
    1896 Map of San Mateo
    1896 San Mateo
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of San Mateo County, including San Mateo, Alameda County, San Francisco County, and others.
  3. 1897 Map of Palo Alto
    1897 Map of Palo Alto
    1897 Palo Alto
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of San Mateo County, including Palo Alto, Alameda County, and others.
  4. 1899 Map of Haywards
    1899 Map of Haywards
    1899 Haywards
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of San Mateo County, including Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and others.
  5. 1899 Map of Haywards
    1899 Map of Haywards
    1899 Haywards
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of San Mateo County, including Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and others.
  6. 1899 Map of Haywards, 1901 Print
    1899 Map of Haywards, 1901 Print
    1899 Haywards
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of San Mateo County, including Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and others.
  7. 1899 Map of Haywards, 1906 Print
    1899 Map of Haywards, 1906 Print
    1899 Haywards
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of San Mateo County, including Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and others.
  8. 1899 Map of Haywards, 1910 Print
    1899 Map of Haywards, 1910 Print
    1899 Haywards
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of San Mateo County, including Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and others.
  9. 1899 Map of Haywards, 1913 Print
    1899 Map of Haywards, 1913 Print
    1899 Haywards
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of San Mateo County, including Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and others.
  10. 1899 Map of Palo Alto
    1899 Map of Palo Alto
    1899 Palo Alto
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of San Mateo County, including Palo Alto, Alameda County, and others.
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