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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Berkeley, California

Explore 33 historic maps of Berkeley from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Berkeley's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Berkeley's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Berkeley, CA maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Concord
    1915 Map of Concord
    1915 Concord
    1915 Print · USGS
    Contra Costa and Alameda counties are shown here just before the mid-century population boom, when the East Bay was a landscape of ranchos and rail stops. Genealogists can trace family footprints in small 1910s settlements like Moraga, Pacheco, and Lafayette.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 1942 Map of Concord
    1942 Map of Concord
    1942 Concord
    1942 Print · USGS
    The East Bay interior was a landscape of expanding valley towns and deep-rooted ranching tracts in the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era settlements like Concord, Lafayette, and Walnut Creek alongside local landmarks like St Marys College and Sherman Field.
  10. 1943 Map of Concord
    1943 Map of Concord
    1943 Concord
    1943 Print · USGS
    The East Bay and Contra Costa interior appear here during the wartime era, showing the transition from urban waterfronts to rural valley communities. Researchers can trace early rail lines like the Sacramento Northern RR and locate local landmarks such as St Marys College and Acalanes Sch.
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 1947 Map of Briones Valley, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Briones Valley, 1954 Print
    1947 Briones Valley
    1954 Print · USGS
    Contra Costa County at the dawn of the postwar era shows the early expansion of Orinda and Lafayette into the surrounding hills. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original Briones Valley Sch, the winding path of Bear Creek, and the massive San Pablo Reservoir.
  22. 1947 Map of Oakland East, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Oakland East, 1954 Print
    1947 Oakland East
    1954 Print · USGS
    The East Bay waterfront and hills are caught in a moment of rapid postwar expansion during the late 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can locate early neighborhood schools like Cleveland School, historic burial grounds at Mountain View Cemetery, and the extensive Southern Pacific rail network.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 1949 Map of Briones Valley
    1949 Map of Briones Valley
    1949 Briones Valley
    1949 Print · USGS
    The East Bay hills were in a state of quiet transition in the late 1940s, balancing rural ranching with vital municipal water projects. Researchers can find old landmarks like the Briones Valley Sch and trace the original path of the Atohison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad near Muir.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1949 Map of Oakland East
    1949 Map of Oakland East
    1949 Oakland East
    1949 Print · USGS
    The East Bay was a thriving hub of education and post-war development in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth near Mills College, locate memorials at Mountain View Cemetery, and see the Oak Knoll Naval Hospital at its peak.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 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
  40. 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.
  43. 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
  46. 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.
  49. 1959 Map of Oakland East, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Oakland East, 1960 Print
    1959 Oakland East
    1960 Print · USGS
    The East Bay hills meet the dense urban grids of Oakland and Berkeley in the late fifties, just as new freeways began to reshape the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth through dozens of schools, Mountain View Cemetery, and the Oak Knoll Naval Hospital.
    6 unique versions available
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 1959 Map of Briones Valley, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Briones Valley, 1960 Print
    1959 Briones Valley
    1960 Print · USGS
    Contra Costa County at the end of the fifties shows a landscape of developing suburbs and preserved hillsides. Genealogists and local historians can locate early school sites like Sleepy Hollow School and trace the path of the Mokelumne Aqueduct through Orinda Village.
    6 unique versions available
  61. 1959 Map of Concord, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Concord, 1961 Print
    1959 Concord
    1961 Print · USGS
    The East Bay's mid-century expansion is on full display here as suburban growth reaches into the interior valleys and ridges. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Lafayette Cem, the small settlement of Eastport, and the campus of St Marys College.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 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.
  67. 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.
  70. 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.
  73. 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.
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