1940s Maps of Fremont, California

1. 1941 Map of Pleasanton

   

   1941 Pleasanton

   1941 Print · USGS

   The Livermore Valley and East Bay hills are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a world of cattle ranchos and railroad towns. You can trace early landmarks like the Mission San Jose de Guadalupe, the Livermore Airport, and several rural one-room schoolhouses like Antone Sch.

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4. 1941 Map of Palo Alto

   

   1941 Palo Alto

   1941 Print · USGS

   The Peninsula and Santa Clara Valley are seen here in the early 1940s, just as the region began its mid-century transformation. Researchers can trace the layout of Stanford University, the military grounds of Moffett Field, and local landmarks like Flood Park.

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7. 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.

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10. 1943 Map of Palo Alto

    

    1943 Palo Alto

    1943 Print · USGS

    The San Francisco Peninsula was still a region of orchards and academic outposts in the years following the Great Depression. Researchers can trace the development of early Silicon Valley through the Southern Pacific line and family landmarks like Duveneck Ranch and the Whisman Dist School.

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13. 1943 Map of Pleasanton

    

    1943 Pleasanton

    1943 Print · USGS

    The Livermore and Amador Valleys are captured during the early 1940s, showing a landscape of ranching, railroads, and early institutional development. Genealogists and historians can locate old schools like Stonybrook Sch and landmarks such as Mission San Jose de Guadalupe.

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16. 1943 Map of San Jose

    

    1943 San Jose

    1943 Print · USGS

    The Santa Clara Valley is seen here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of orchards and rail junctions. Trace family roots in San Jose or locate old landmarks like the Agnew State Hospital and Oak Hill Memorial Park.

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19. 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.

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22. 1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print

    

    1947 San Jose

    1948 Print · USGS

    Northern California's heartland is captured here just after the war, showing the rapid growth of the Santa Clara and Central Valleys. Researchers can trace the legacy of rail and water at Castle Air Force Base, Stockton, and the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct.

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25. 1947 Map of Newark, 1958 Print

    

    1947 Newark

    1958 Print · USGS

    The industrial shoreline and agricultural plains of the East Bay are captured here just after the war. Local historians can trace early landings like Jarvis Landing and family landmarks such as Patterson Ranch and the Masonic Home.

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28. 1948 Map of Redwood Point

    

    1948 Redwood Point

    1948 Print · USGS

    The San Mateo County shoreline in the late 1940s was a landscape of tidal marshes and industrial salt production. Trace the early layout of City Harbor and San Carlos Airport alongside landmarks like Oradio Sta KNBC.

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31. 1948 Map of Newark

    

    1948 Newark

    1948 Print · USGS

    Coastal Alameda County is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by salt refineries and historic ranching tracts. Researchers can trace the industrial roots of Alvarado and Newark or locate family-history sites like the Masonic Home and Cypress Cem.

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34. 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.

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37. 1948 Map of Palo Alto, 1956 Print

    

    1948 Palo Alto

    1956 Print · USGS

    The San Francisco Peninsula is captured here during its postwar transformation into a suburban and technological hub. Genealogists and local historians can trace early neighborhood boundaries near Stanford University, the sprawling Moffet Naval Air Station, and family landmarks like O'Neal Ranch.

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