1940s Maps of Hayward, California
Explore 12 historic maps of Hayward from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Hayward's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
- See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
- Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Hayward's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
Hayward, CA maps
(12)- 1941 Map of Pleasanton
1941 Pleasanton1941 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1942 Map of Hayward
1942 Hayward1942 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1943 Map of Pleasanton
1943 Pleasanton1943 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1947 Map of San Francisco, 1948 Print
1947 San Francisco1948 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
1947 San Jose1948 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1947 Map of San Leandro, 1956 Print
1947 San Leandro1956 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1947 Map of Hayward, 1957 Print
1947 Hayward1957 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1947 Map of Newark, 1958 Print
1947 Newark1958 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1948 Map of San Leandro
1948 San Leandro1948 Print · USGSPost-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. - 1948 Map of Redwood Point
1948 Redwood Point1948 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1948 Map of Newark
1948 Newark1948 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1948 Map of San Francisco, 1951 Print
1948 San Francisco1951 Print · USGSThe 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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