1940s Maps of 5th Street Plaza, San Francisco

Explore 3 historic maps of 5th Street Plaza 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 5th Street Plaza'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 5th Street Plaza's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


5th Street Plaza, San Francisco maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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