1950s Maps of Tamalpais Valley, California

Explore 5 historic maps of Tamalpais Valley 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 Tamalpais Valley'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 Tamalpais Valley's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Tamalpais Valley, CA maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

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