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Historical Maps of San Francisco, California

What stories do these 130 old maps tell about San Francisco's past? From 1892 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover San Francisco's history through maps:

  • Trace San Francisco's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into San Francisco's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

San Francisco, CA maps

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  1. 1892 Map of San Mateo
    1892 Map of San Mateo
    1892 San Mateo
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers San Francisco, including Oakland, San Mateo, and other nearby areas
  2. 1895 Map of San Francisco
    1895 Map of San Francisco
    1895 San Francisco
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers San Francisco, including Oakland, Berkeley, and other nearby areas
  3. 1896 Map of San Mateo
    1896 Map of San Mateo
    1896 San Mateo
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers San Francisco, including Oakland, San Mateo, and other nearby areas
  4. 1897 Map of Tamalpais
    1897 Map of Tamalpais
    1897 Tamalpais
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers San Francisco, including San Rafael, Mill Valley, and other nearby areas
  5. 1897 Map of Tamalpais, 1900 Print
    1897 Map of Tamalpais, 1900 Print
    1897 Tamalpais
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers San Francisco, including San Rafael, Mill Valley, and other nearby areas
  6. 1897 Map of Tamalpais, 1905 Print
    1897 Map of Tamalpais, 1905 Print
    1897 Tamalpais
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers San Francisco, including San Rafael, Mill Valley, and other nearby areas
  7. 1897 Map of Tamalpais, 1907 Print
    1897 Map of Tamalpais, 1907 Print
    1897 Tamalpais
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers San Francisco, including San Rafael, Mill Valley, and other nearby areas
  8. 1897 Map of Tamalpais, 1910 Print
    1897 Map of Tamalpais, 1910 Print
    1897 Tamalpais
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers San Francisco, including San Rafael, Mill Valley, and other nearby areas
  9. 1897 Map of Tamalpais, 1913 Print
    1897 Map of Tamalpais, 1913 Print
    1897 Tamalpais
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers San Francisco, including San Rafael, Mill Valley, and other nearby areas
  10. 1897 Map of Tamalpais, 1922 Print
    1897 Map of Tamalpais, 1922 Print
    1897 Tamalpais
    1922 Print · USGS
    Covers San Francisco, including San Rafael, Mill Valley, and other nearby areas
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