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1900s (20th Century) Maps of San Francisco, California

Explore 47 historic maps of San Francisco 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 San Francisco's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring San Francisco's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

San Francisco, CA maps

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  1. 1915 Map of San Mateo
    1915 Map of San Mateo
    1915 San Mateo
    1915 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Peninsula at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape transitioning from rural ranchos to industrial centers and suburbs. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Colma, locate the Hoyt School, or follow the Southern Pacific RR through Baden Sta.
    6 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. 1939 Map of San Mateo, 1956 Print
    1939 Map of San Mateo, 1956 Print
    1939 San Mateo
    1956 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Peninsula at the brink of the 1940s reveals a landscape of ridge-top vistas and growing railroad towns. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Burlingame, San Bruno, and Millbrae, or locate institutional landmarks like St Josephs Military Academy and the extensive Chinese Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1941 Map of Tamalpais
    1941 Map of Tamalpais
    1941 Tamalpais
    1941 Print · USGS
    Marin County's coastal defenses and rail-connected towns are captured here just as the nation entered World War II. Researchers can trace the early fortifications at Fort Cronkhite, the path of the Northwestern Pacific RR, and old landmarks like Bolinas School.
  13. 1943 Map of San Mateo
    1943 Map of San Mateo
    1943 San Mateo
    1943 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Peninsula during the mid-war years shows a region of expanding shoreline industry and established hillside communities. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like St Josephs Military Academy and the Golden Gate National Cem.
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 1947 Map of San Francisco South, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of San Francisco South, 1955 Print
    1947 San Francisco South
    1955 Print · USGS
    Post-war San Mateo County and the city's southern edge are caught here during a period of rapid peninsula growth. Genealogists can trace the many memorial grounds of Colma, while historians can locate the Tanforan Race Track and early San Francisco International Airport.
  25. 1947 Map of San Francisco North, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of San Francisco North, 1955 Print
    1947 San Francisco North
    1955 Print · USGS
    San Francisco and the Marin coastline are captured here in the years following World War II, just as the city's modern skyline began to take shape. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Mission Dolores, early waterfront infrastructure at Mission Rock, and the military outposts of Fort Baker Military Reservation.
  28. 1947 Map of San Quentin, 1956 Print
    1947 Map of San Quentin, 1956 Print
    1947 San Quentin
    1956 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Bay area in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of ferry-connected shores and burgeoning industry. Trace the historic Richmond-San Rafael Ferry route, the State Penitentiary, and the Tiburon Naval Net Depot.
  31. 1948 Map of San Quentin
    1948 Map of San Quentin
    1948 San Quentin
    1948 Print · USGS
    The North Bay waterfront comes alive in the late 1940s, showing the active ferry routes and military installations of the era. Genealogists and historians can trace the Richmond-San Rafael Ferry, the State Penitentiary, and the Tiburon Naval Net Depot.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 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.
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 1950 Map of San Francisco South
    1950 Map of San Francisco South
    1950 San Francisco South
    1950 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco peninsula mid-century is a landscape of rapid suburban growth and massive memorial parks. Trace the historic grounds of the Tanforan Race Track, the early runways of the International Airport, and the sprawling Golden Gate National Cemetery.
  46. 1950 Map of San Francisco North
    1950 Map of San Francisco North
    1950 San Francisco North
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century San Francisco and the Marin headlands are captured here during a period of peak maritime and military activity. Local historians can trace the street-level detail of Chinatown, find the old Townsend St Station, or locate neighborhood schools like Lowell HS.
  49. 1950 Map of Mt. Tamalpais, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Mt. Tamalpais, 1954 Print
    1950 Mt. Tamalpais
    1954 Print · USGS
    Marin County's dramatic coastline and the approach to the Golden Gate are shown here in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the early boundaries of Mill Valley, the coastal outposts of Bolinas and Stinson Beach, and several coastal military sites.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1954 Map of Point Bonita, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Point Bonita, 1955 Print
    1954 Point Bonita
    1955 Print · USGS
    The entrance to the Golden Gate is captured in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape balanced between coastal defense and urban growth. Local historians can trace the military reach of Fort Cronkhite alongside landmarks like the Cliff House and Sausalito.
    6 unique versions available
  55. 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.
  58. 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
  61. 1956 Map of San Francisco South, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of San Francisco South, 1958 Print
    1956 San Francisco South
    1958 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco peninsula transitioned into a post-war suburban and industrial hub during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the vast cemetery complex of Colma, the early layout of San Francisco International Airport, and the Naval Reservation at South Basin.
    6 unique versions available
  64. 1956 Map of San Francisco North, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of San Francisco North, 1958 Print
    1956 San Francisco North
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century San Francisco and the Marin headlands are shown in detail just as the post-war era reached its peak. Genealogists and urban historians can trace the neighborhood blocks of Chinatown, locate the now-lost Seals Stadium, or study the Federal Penitentiary on Alcatraz.
    6 unique versions available
  67. 1956 Map of Hunters Point, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Hunters Point, 1967 Print
    1956 Hunters Point
    1967 Print · USGS
    San Francisco Bay’s industrial and military coastline comes into focus during the mid-fifties, centered on the strategic US Naval Reservation. Maritime researchers can trace deep-water access through the Oyster Point Channel or locate the early structures of the San Francisco International Airport.
    5 unique versions available
  70. 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.
  73. 1959 Map of San Quentin, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of San Quentin, 1960 Print
    1959 San Quentin
    1960 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the San Francisco Bay area are seen here during the late fifties, as the new toll bridge reshaped regional travel. Trace the footprint of the San Quentin State Prison, the Tiburon Naval Net Depot, and the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe rail lines.
    5 unique versions available
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