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Old Maps of Castro Valley, California for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 36 historic maps of Castro Valley. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Castro Valley's past.

Castro Valley, CA maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Concord
    1897 Map of Concord
    1897 Concord
    1897 Print · USGS
    The East Bay hills and valleys appear here in the late nineteenth century, just as railroads began to reshape the old rancho lands. Researchers can trace the original tracks of the California and Nevada R. R. and early settlements like Pacheco and Lafayette.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1899 Map of Haywards
    1899 Map of Haywards
    1899 Haywards
    1899 Print · USGS
    The East Bay shoreline at the end of the century was a landscape of industrial salt works and vital maritime landings. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail stops at Haywards Sta. or locate family trade hubs at Mulford Landing and Jarvis Landing.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1915 Map of Haywards
    1915 Map of Haywards
    1915 Haywards
    1915 Print · USGS
    The East Bay shoreline and inland foothills are shown here in the mid-1910s during a height of coastal industry. Genealogists and historians can trace old shipping points like Mulford Landing, early salt operations at Union City Salt Works, and the rail lines of the Western Pacific.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 1942 Map of Hayward
    1942 Map of Hayward
    1942 Hayward
    1942 Print · USGS
    The East Bay shoreline and inland foothills come alive in the early 1940s as industry and infrastructure reshape the landscape. Researchers can trace the original footprints of Russell City and Mt Eden or locate the historic Oakland Speedway and Fairmont Hospital.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 1947 Map of San Leandro, 1956 Print
    1947 Map of San Leandro, 1956 Print
    1947 San Leandro
    1956 Print · USGS
    The East Bay shoreline in the late 1940s shows a fascinating mix of industrial salt production and rapid suburban development. Researchers can trace early aviation at the Oakland Municipal Airport or locate community anchors like San Lorenzo Village and the Oakland Speedway.
  28. 1947 Map of Las Trampas Ridge, 1956 Print
    1947 Map of Las Trampas Ridge, 1956 Print
    1947 Las Trampas Ridge
    1956 Print · USGS
    Contra Costa County at the start of the postwar era shows a landscape of cattle ranches and early valley settlements. Trace the original footprints of Alamo and Danville alongside the Southern Pacific tracks and the St Marys College campus.
  31. 1947 Map of Hayward, 1957 Print
    1947 Map of Hayward, 1957 Print
    1947 Hayward
    1957 Print · USGS
    The East Bay's post-war suburban transformation is evident in this mid-century view of the Hayward area. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the Mt Eden Sta, the Oakland Speedway, and the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
  34. 1948 Map of San Leandro
    1948 Map of San Leandro
    1948 San Leandro
    1948 Print · USGS
    Post-war East Bay growth is on full display in this late 1940s survey of the shoreline. Genealogists and historians can trace the emergence of San Lorenzo Village or locate local landmarks like the Oakland Speedway, Powder Works, and the Naval Chapel.
  37. 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.
  40. 1949 Map of Las Trampas Ridge
    1949 Map of Las Trampas Ridge
    1949 Las Trampas Ridge
    1949 Print · USGS
    Contra Costa and Alameda counties are shown here just after the war, featuring a landscape of steep ridges and developing valleys. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Southern Pacific line through Alamo, locate the Edenvale School, and study the early footprint of St Marys College.
  43. 1950 Map of Hayward
    1950 Map of Hayward
    1950 Hayward
    1950 Print · USGS
    Hayward and the East Bay hills are captured during the postwar building boom. Genealogists and local historians can trace old family sites and institutions like the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Mt Eden, and the historic Oakland Speedway.
  46. 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.
  49. 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
  52. 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.
  55. 1959 Map of San Leandro, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of San Leandro, 1960 Print
    1959 San Leandro
    1960 Print · USGS
    The East Bay shoreline in the late fifties shows the post-war transition from landings and marshes to a dense suburban corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous neighborhood schools and landmarks like Russell City, Lorenzo Sta, and the Oakland Naval Air Station.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1959 Map of Hayward, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Hayward, 1960 Print
    1959 Hayward
    1960 Print · USGS
    The East Bay's postwar suburban transformation is in full swing on this late-fifties survey of the Hayward area. Researchers can trace the growing street grids around Mt Eden Sta, locate numerous local schools, and see landmarks like the Hayward Municipal Airport.
    6 unique versions available
  61. 1959 Map of Las Trampas Ridge, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Las Trampas Ridge, 1960 Print
    1959 Las Trampas Ridge
    1960 Print · USGS
    Contra Costa County undergoes a suburban transformation in the late fifties as residential valleys expand toward the hills. Trace mid-century development near St Marys College, the Southern Pacific Railroad, and the Upper San Leandro Reservoir.
    5 unique versions available
  64. 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
  67. 1959 Map of Hayward, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Hayward, 1961 Print
    1959 Hayward
    1961 Print · USGS
    The East Bay shoreline in the late fifties reveals a period of massive suburban and industrial growth along the new Nimitz Freeway. Genealogists and historians can trace old neighborhoods and sites like Russell City, Mt Eden Cem, and the Oakland Naval Air Sta.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 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.
  73. 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.
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