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Old Maps of Albany, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Albany with 30 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Albany has changed over the decades.

Albany, CA maps

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  1. 1895 Map of San Francisco
    1895 Map of San Francisco
    1895 San Francisco
    1895 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Bay Area thrives as a maritime and rail power at the close of the nineteenth century. Genealogists and researchers can trace early neighborhoods in Berkeley, the layout of the Presidio Military Reservation, and rail terminals like the Oakland Mole.
  4. 1899 Map of San Francisco
    1899 Map of San Francisco
    1899 San Francisco
    1899 Print · USGS
    The Bay Area at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a burgeoning metropolis still tied to its maritime and rail roots. Trace the early layouts of the University of California and the Presidio, or locate the now-vanished Lone Mt. Cem. and Shell Mound.
    7 unique versions available
  7. 1915 Map of San Francisco
    1915 Map of San Francisco
    1915 San Francisco
    1915 Print · USGS
    San Francisco and the East Bay appear at a pivotal moment just before the First World War, featuring the grand layout of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks of the Key Route Pier, the industrial waterfront at Winehaven, and historic landmarks like Cliff House.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 1947 Map of San Francisco, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of San Francisco, 1948 Print
    1947 San Francisco
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Bay Area in the late 1940s reveals a region transitioning from wartime intensity to post-war suburban growth. Trace the historic rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR or locate early military footprints at Fort Funston and Moffett Field.
  13. 1947 Map of Richmond, 1952 Print
    1947 Map of Richmond, 1952 Print
    1947 Richmond
    1952 Print · USGS
    Post-war development transforms the East Bay shoreline as industry and suburbs expand between the bay and the hills. Trace mid-century landmarks like the Oil Tank Farm, Richmond Union HS, and the sprawling Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1948 Map of San Francisco, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of San Francisco, 1951 Print
    1948 San Francisco
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Bay Area in the late 1940s reveals a landscape defined by rapid post-war growth and a heavy military presence at the Golden Gate. Trace the development of early trans-bay infrastructure like the Oakland-Bay Bridge and historic coastal defense sites such as Fort Funston and Alcatraz Island.
  19. 1949 Map of Oakland West
    1949 Map of Oakland West
    1949 Oakland West
    1949 Print · USGS
    The East Bay waterfront was a bustling landscape of rail yards and military installations in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the neighborhood schools and piers of Berkeley and Oakland, from the Oakland Mole to Notre Dame Academy.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1949 Map of Richmond
    1949 Map of Richmond
    1949 Richmond
    1949 Print · USGS
    The East Bay shoreline in the late forties shows a booming industrial and residential corridor shaped by the Southern Pacific rail lines. Researchers can trace mid-century neighborhood growth and find local landmarks like the Oil Tank Farm, St Joseph Cem, and Stege.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1955 Map of San Francisco
    1955 Map of San Francisco
    1955 San Francisco
    1955 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Bay Area and central coast are captured during the postwar boom as suburbs and infrastructure expanded rapidly. Trace the development of local communities and military installations like the Presidio and Fort Mason, or follow the Southern Pacific rail lines.
  28. 1956 Map of San Francisco
    1956 Map of San Francisco
    1956 San Francisco
    1956 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Bay Area is captured in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of rapid post-war growth and massive military installations. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Southern Pacific and locate historic sites like Stanford University or the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1957 Map of San Francisco
    1957 Map of San Francisco
    1957 San Francisco
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Bay Area in the mid-fifties reveals a rapidly growing metropolitan landscape connected by its iconic spans and rail networks. Researchers can trace the layout of military sites like the Presidio and the extent of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads.
  34. 1959 Map of Richmond, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Richmond, 1960 Print
    1959 Richmond
    1960 Print · USGS
    The East Bay waterfront underwent significant industrial and residential expansion during the fifties. Researchers can trace family neighborhoods near Richmond City Hall, locate the massive Oil Tank Farm, or find long-standing institutions like St Joseph Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1959 Map of Oakland West, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Oakland West, 1960 Print
    1959 Oakland West
    1960 Print · USGS
    The East Bay waterfront thrives at the close of the fifties, defined by massive military installations and a complex rail-to-sea network. Genealogists and historians can locate old neighborhood schools like Technical High Sch or trace the docks of the Oakland Army Terminal and the Oakland Mole.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1960 Map of San Francisco
    1960 Map of San Francisco
    1960 San Francisco
    1960 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Bay Area at the start of the sixties reveals a landscape of rapid expansion and critical infrastructure. Researchers can trace the development of East Bay communities like Russell City and Mt Eden or locate early rural landmarks like Alpine School.
  43. 1961 Map of San Francisco
    1961 Map of San Francisco
    1961 San Francisco
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Bay Area at the dawn of the 1960s reveals a landscape of growing cities and massive Cold War military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century urban footprint from Berkeley to San Mateo, while locating landmarks like the Presidio, Alcatraz Island, and Moffett Field Air Station.
  46. 1964 Map of San Francisco
    1964 Map of San Francisco
    1964 San Francisco
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Bay Area in the mid-sixties shows a region of rapid suburban expansion and major military installations. Researchers can trace the development of the South Bay near Stanford University or locate family plots in the historic Cypress Lawn Cem and Holy Cross Cem.
  49. 1971 Map of San Francisco
    1971 Map of San Francisco
    1971 San Francisco
    1971 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Bay Area at the start of the 1970s is shown here as a dense network of aerospace hubs, naval bases, and expanding suburbs. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of Stanford University, the industrial Salt Evaporators, and the Southern Pacific rail lines.
  52. 1978 Map of San Francisco, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of San Francisco, 1979 Print
    1978 San Francisco
    1979 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Bay Area in the late seventies reveals a landscape where massive naval installations and federal parklands meet a rapidly maturing urban core. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks near the National Cemetery, trace the Southern Pacific rail lines, or study the layout of the Alameda Naval Air Station.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1985 Map of San Francisco, 1989 Print
    1985 Map of San Francisco, 1989 Print
    1985 San Francisco
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Bay Area is captured in the mid-1980s through experimental Landsat satellite imagery, offering a unique technological perspective of the California coast. Trace the urban boundaries of San Francisco and Alameda against the San Francisco Bay and Lorenzo.
  58. 1993 Map of Oakland West, 1997 Print
    1993 Map of Oakland West, 1997 Print
    1993 Oakland West
    1997 Print · USGS
    The East Bay waterfront in the early nineties is defined by its massive military bases and the double-decked span of the Bay Bridge. Trace the expansive layouts of the Alameda Naval Air Station and Oakland Army Base alongside local landmarks like Jack London Square.
  61. 1993 Map of Richmond, 1997 Print
    1993 Map of Richmond, 1997 Print
    1993 Richmond
    1997 Print · USGS
    The East Bay shoreline and the hills of Contra Costa County are shown here during a decade of maturing urban infrastructure. Researchers can trace the massive rail operations at Richmond Yard, the maritime history of the Reserve Shipyard, and family plots at St Joseph Cemetery.
  64. 1995 Map of Richmond, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Richmond, 1999 Print
    1995 Richmond
    1999 Print · USGS
    The East Bay's mix of industrial waterfronts and residential ridges comes into focus during the mid-nineties. Researchers can trace the development of Richmond and Berkeley or locate landmarks like Golden Gate Fields and Sunset View Cemetery.
  67. 2012 Map of Richmond, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Richmond, 2012 Print
    2012 Richmond
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Albany, including San Francisco, Berkeley, and other nearby areas
  70. 2012 Map of Oakland West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Oakland West, 2012 Print
    2012 Oakland West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Albany, including San Francisco, Oakland, and other nearby areas
  73. 2015 Map of Richmond, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Richmond, 2015 Print
    2015 Richmond
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Albany, including San Francisco, Berkeley, and other nearby areas
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