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Old Maps of Lafayette, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Lafayette with 51 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Lafayette has changed over the decades.

Lafayette, CA maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Concord
    1897 Map of Concord
    1897 Concord
    1897 Print · USGS
    The East Bay hills and valleys appear here in the late nineteenth century, just as railroads began to reshape the old rancho lands. Researchers can trace the original tracks of the California and Nevada R. R. and early settlements like Pacheco and Lafayette.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1915 Map of Concord
    1915 Map of Concord
    1915 Concord
    1915 Print · USGS
    Contra Costa and Alameda counties are shown here just before the mid-century population boom, when the East Bay was a landscape of ranchos and rail stops. Genealogists can trace family footprints in small 1910s settlements like Moraga, Pacheco, and Lafayette.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1942 Map of Concord
    1942 Map of Concord
    1942 Concord
    1942 Print · USGS
    The East Bay interior was a landscape of expanding valley towns and deep-rooted ranching tracts in the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era settlements like Concord, Lafayette, and Walnut Creek alongside local landmarks like St Marys College and Sherman Field.
  10. 1943 Map of Concord
    1943 Map of Concord
    1943 Concord
    1943 Print · USGS
    The East Bay and Contra Costa interior appear here during the wartime era, showing the transition from urban waterfronts to rural valley communities. Researchers can trace early rail lines like the Sacramento Northern RR and locate local landmarks such as St Marys College and Acalanes Sch.
  13. 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.
  16. 1947 Map of Walnut Creek, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Walnut Creek, 1954 Print
    1947 Walnut Creek
    1954 Print · USGS
    Central Contra Costa County is shown here in the late 1940s, transitioning from a landscape of quiet valleys and orchards to a growing suburban network. Researchers can trace the heritage of Walnut Creek and Concord through landmarks like the Fernando Adobe and the Sacramento Northern rail lines.
  19. 1947 Map of Briones Valley, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Briones Valley, 1954 Print
    1947 Briones Valley
    1954 Print · USGS
    Contra Costa County at the dawn of the postwar era shows the early expansion of Orinda and Lafayette into the surrounding hills. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original Briones Valley Sch, the winding path of Bear Creek, and the massive San Pablo Reservoir.
  22. 1947 Map of Oakland East, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Oakland East, 1954 Print
    1947 Oakland East
    1954 Print · USGS
    The East Bay waterfront and hills are caught in a moment of rapid postwar expansion during the late 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can locate early neighborhood schools like Cleveland School, historic burial grounds at Mountain View Cemetery, and the extensive Southern Pacific rail network.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1947 Map of Las Trampas Ridge, 1956 Print
    1947 Map of Las Trampas Ridge, 1956 Print
    1947 Las Trampas Ridge
    1956 Print · USGS
    Contra Costa County at the start of the postwar era shows a landscape of cattle ranches and early valley settlements. Trace the original footprints of Alamo and Danville alongside the Southern Pacific tracks and the St Marys College campus.
  28. 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.
  31. 1949 Map of Walnut Creek
    1949 Map of Walnut Creek
    1949 Walnut Creek
    1949 Print · USGS
    Post-war Contra Costa County is shown here as suburban growth begins to reach into the valley's traditional orchards and rail corridors. Trace the development of Concord and Walnut Creek through landmarks like Buchanan Field, St Stephens Cem, and the Sacramento Northern line.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1949 Map of Las Trampas Ridge
    1949 Map of Las Trampas Ridge
    1949 Las Trampas Ridge
    1949 Print · USGS
    Contra Costa and Alameda counties are shown here just after the war, featuring a landscape of steep ridges and developing valleys. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Southern Pacific line through Alamo, locate the Edenvale School, and study the early footprint of St Marys College.
  37. 1949 Map of Briones Valley
    1949 Map of Briones Valley
    1949 Briones Valley
    1949 Print · USGS
    The East Bay hills were in a state of quiet transition in the late 1940s, balancing rural ranching with vital municipal water projects. Researchers can find old landmarks like the Briones Valley Sch and trace the original path of the Atohison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad near Muir.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1949 Map of Oakland East
    1949 Map of Oakland East
    1949 Oakland East
    1949 Print · USGS
    The East Bay was a thriving hub of education and post-war development in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth near Mills College, locate memorials at Mountain View Cemetery, and see the Oak Knoll Naval Hospital at its peak.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 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.
  46. 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
  49. 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.
  52. 1959 Map of Oakland East, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Oakland East, 1960 Print
    1959 Oakland East
    1960 Print · USGS
    The East Bay hills meet the dense urban grids of Oakland and Berkeley in the late fifties, just as new freeways began to reshape the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth through dozens of schools, Mountain View Cemetery, and the Oak Knoll Naval Hospital.
    6 unique versions available
  55. 1959 Map of Briones Valley, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Briones Valley, 1960 Print
    1959 Briones Valley
    1960 Print · USGS
    Contra Costa County at the end of the fifties shows a landscape of developing suburbs and preserved hillsides. Genealogists and local historians can locate early school sites like Sleepy Hollow School and trace the path of the Mokelumne Aqueduct through Orinda Village.
    6 unique versions available
  58. 1959 Map of Las Trampas Ridge, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Las Trampas Ridge, 1960 Print
    1959 Las Trampas Ridge
    1960 Print · USGS
    Contra Costa County undergoes a suburban transformation in the late fifties as residential valleys expand toward the hills. Trace mid-century development near St Marys College, the Southern Pacific Railroad, and the Upper San Leandro Reservoir.
    5 unique versions available
  61. 1959 Map of Walnut Creek, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Walnut Creek, 1960 Print
    1959 Walnut Creek
    1960 Print · USGS
    Contra Costa County undergoes rapid suburbanization in the late fifties as residential blocks fill the valleys between Lafayette and Concord. Researchers can trace the development of local schools, the Naval Reservation, and old landmarks like the IOOF Cemetery.
    7 unique versions available
  64. 1959 Map of Concord, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Concord, 1961 Print
    1959 Concord
    1961 Print · USGS
    The East Bay's mid-century expansion is on full display here as suburban growth reaches into the interior valleys and ridges. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Lafayette Cem, the small settlement of Eastport, and the campus of St Marys College.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1960 Map of San Francisco
    1960 Map of San Francisco
    1960 San Francisco
    1960 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Bay Area at the start of the sixties reveals a landscape of rapid expansion and critical infrastructure. Researchers can trace the development of East Bay communities like Russell City and Mt Eden or locate early rural landmarks like Alpine School.
  70. 1961 Map of San Francisco
    1961 Map of San Francisco
    1961 San Francisco
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Bay Area at the dawn of the 1960s reveals a landscape of growing cities and massive Cold War military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century urban footprint from Berkeley to San Mateo, while locating landmarks like the Presidio, Alcatraz Island, and Moffett Field Air Station.
  73. 1964 Map of San Francisco
    1964 Map of San Francisco
    1964 San Francisco
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Bay Area in the mid-sixties shows a region of rapid suburban expansion and major military installations. Researchers can trace the development of the South Bay near Stanford University or locate family plots in the historic Cypress Lawn Cem and Holy Cross Cem.
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