1950s Maps of San Francisco, California

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 1959 Map of Richmond, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Richmond

    1960 Print · USGS

    The East Bay waterfront underwent significant industrial and residential expansion during the fifties. Researchers can trace family neighborhoods near Richmond City Hall, locate the massive Oil Tank Farm, or find long-standing institutions like St Joseph Cemetery.

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37. 1959 Map of Oakland West, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Oakland West

    1960 Print · USGS

    The East Bay waterfront thrives at the close of the fifties, defined by massive military installations and a complex rail-to-sea network. Genealogists and historians can locate old neighborhood schools like Technical High Sch or trace the docks of the Oakland Army Terminal and the Oakland Mole.

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