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1950s Maps of Marin County, California

Explore 30 historic maps of Marin County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Marin County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Marin County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Marin County, CA maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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
  7. 1951 Map of Petaluma Point
    1951 Map of Petaluma Point
    1951 Petaluma Point
    1951 Print · USGS
    San Pablo Bay and the Marin shoreline are captured here in the early fifties, detailing the transition from tidal marsh to inland hills. Trace the path of the Northwestern Pacific railroad past Rose or explore the historic site at China Camp.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1951 Map of Mare Island
    1951 Map of Mare Island
    1951 Mare Island
    1951 Print · USGS
    The industrial and naval might of the East Bay is on full display in the early fifties, centering on the massive Mare Island Naval Reservation. Trace the growth of Vallejo and the waterfront towns of Rodeo and Hercules along the Southern Pacific rail line.
  13. 1953 Map of Petaluma, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Petaluma, 1955 Print
    1953 Petaluma
    1955 Print · USGS
    Petaluma and the surrounding Sonoma and Marin county borderlands are shown here in the early fifties, caught between their agricultural roots and modern growth. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural schoolhouses like Iowa School and Union Sch or the path of the Northwestern Pacific railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Drakes Bay, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Drakes Bay, 1955 Print
    1953 Drakes Bay
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Marin County ranching culture and maritime history are captured here in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy properties like Home Ranch or M Ranch and trace landmarks from the Lighthouse to the Blacksmith Shop (Site).
    8 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of San Geronimo, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of San Geronimo, 1955 Print
    1954 San Geronimo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Marin County in the mid-fifties is characterized by rural crossroads and the early growth of canyon communities. Trace the legacy of the North Pacific Coast Railroad via the Old Railroad Grade and find family-named landmarks like Barnabe Mtn and Jewell.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1954 Map of Two Rock, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Two Rock, 1955 Print
    1954 Two Rock
    1955 Print · USGS
    Dairies and small ranching communities define this Sonoma County landscape in the mid-fifties, just as the military presence at Two Rock Ranch Station was well-established. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Bloomfield, Knowles Corner, and rural schoolhouses like the Eucalyptus School.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1954 Map of Point Reyes NE, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Point Reyes NE, 1955 Print
    1954 Point Reyes NE
    1955 Print · USGS
    The rangelands of northern Marin and southern Sonoma counties are documented here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists can trace family-named land divisions like Soulajule (Gormley) or Nicasio (Halleck) and see the Two Rock Ranch Station.
    6 unique versions available
  28. 1954 Map of Bolinas, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Bolinas, 1955 Print
    1954 Bolinas
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Marin County thrives on the edge of the Pacific during the mid-fifties, shaped by the deep geological trench of the San Andreas Rift Zone. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like the Bolinas Military Res, the Copper Mine Tunnel, and the local Union School.
    6 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 1954 Map of Valley Ford, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Valley Ford, 1955 Print
    1954 Valley Ford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Sonoma and Marin county line comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the rolling ranchlands and coastal estuaries of the North Coast. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural school districts like Watson Sch and Burnside Sch or explore the historic settlements of Bodega and Fallon.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1954 Map of Inverness, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Inverness, 1955 Print
    1954 Inverness
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Marin County thrives as a dairy and maritime hub in the mid-fifties, just as the old rail lines were giving way to the highway. Researchers can trace family ranching history at Laguna Ranch or locate the Olema Cem near the San Andreas Fault Zone.
    6 unique versions available
  40. 1954 Map of Petaluma Creek, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Petaluma Creek, 1955 Print
    1954 Petaluma Creek
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Sonoma-Marin borderlands appear here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the winding tidal marshes of the Petaluma Creek. Genealogists and historians can trace the Northwestern Pacific rail line through rural stops like Haystack and Lakeville.
    7 unique versions available
  43. 1954 Map of San Rafael, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of San Rafael, 1955 Print
    1954 San Rafael
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Marin County is captured here in detail, from the slopes of the redwood canyons to the bayside marshes. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of early schools like Alto School and Short School, or locate family sites near Mt Tamalpais Cemetery and Baltimore Park.
    7 unique versions available
  46. 1954 Map of Tomales, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Tomales, 1955 Print
    1954 Tomales
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Marin County in the early fifties reveals a landscape of dairy ranches and tidal estuaries before significant modern development. Genealogists and historians can trace family properties like Kehoe Ranch, find the Joint Union High Sch, and follow the Old Railroad Grade along the bay.
    6 unique versions available
  49. 1954 Map of Double Point, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Double Point, 1955 Print
    1954 Double Point
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Marin coastline in the early fifties reveals a landscape of isolated ranches and geological transition. Researchers can trace the San Andreas Rift Zone near Olema Creek or explore the coastal boundary of the Wildcat Military Res and Lake Ranch.
    7 unique versions available
  52. 1954 Map of Novato, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Novato, 1955 Print
    1954 Novato
    1955 Print · USGS
    Marin County's mid-century landscape is transitioning from a rural railroad corridor to a postwar suburban hub. Researchers can trace the layout of Hamilton Air Force Base, old schoolhouses like Dixie Sch, and the winding Northwestern Pacific line.
    6 unique versions available
  55. 1954 Map of Point Reyes, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Point Reyes, 1959 Print
    1954 Point Reyes
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Marin County in the mid-fifties is a landscape of sprawling dairy ranches and tidal inlets before it became a national park. Genealogists can trace family holdings like Upper Pierce Ranch and Laguna Ranch or find sites like the Olema Cam and Marshall Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  58. 1954 Map of Sebastopol, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Sebastopol, 1959 Print
    1954 Sebastopol
    1959 Print · USGS
    Sonoma County's mid-century orchard lands and redwood groves are captured here just as the post-war era reshaped the region's rural character. Researchers can trace family homesteads near dozens of country schools like Vine Hill School or locate operations at the Naval Auxiliary Air Station and Two Rock Ranch Sta Military Res.
  61. 1954 Map of Petaluma, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Petaluma, 1959 Print
    1954 Petaluma
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal mountains and river sloughs define the Marin and Sonoma borderlands in the mid-1950s, a period of military expansion and rural transition. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named schools like Iowa School or Wilson Sch and the extensive infrastructure of Hamilton Air Force Base.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1954 Map of Petaluma, 1969 Print
    1954 Map of Petaluma, 1969 Print
    1954 Petaluma
    1969 Print · USGS
    Petaluma and its surrounding ranch lands are shown in the mid-twentieth century as the urban area begins to expand along the Petaluma River. Researchers can trace old property lines and rural schoolhouses like Union Sch and the Northwestern Pacific rail line.
  67. 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.
  70. 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
  73. 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
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