1950s Maps of San Rafael, California

1. 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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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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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19. 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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22. 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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25. 1958 Map of Santa Rosa, 1968 Print

    

    1958 Santa Rosa

    1968 Print · USGS

    The North Bay and Wine Country are captured in the mid-twentieth century as the region balanced its agricultural roots with a growing military and recreational footprint. Researchers can trace the Northwestern Pacific RR through the Russian River valley or locate landmarks like the Petaluma Adobe Historical Monument and The Geysers Resort.

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28. 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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31. 1959 Map of Petaluma Point, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Petaluma Point

    1960 Print · USGS

    The northern reaches of San Pablo Bay are captured here in the late fifties, a period when maritime navigation and military presence shaped the Marin shoreline. Researchers can trace the layout of Hamilton Air Force Base and the rail path of the Northwestern Pacific near China Camp.

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