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1950s Maps of San Mateo County, California

Explore 23 historic maps of San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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.
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Start exploring San Mateo County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

San Mateo County, CA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of San Francisco South
    1950 Map of San Francisco South
    1950 San Francisco South
    1950 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco peninsula mid-century is a landscape of rapid suburban growth and massive memorial parks. Trace the historic grounds of the Tanforan Race Track, the early runways of the International Airport, and the sprawling Golden Gate National Cemetery.
  4. 1952 Map of Half Moon Bay, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Half Moon Bay, 1954 Print
    1952 Half Moon Bay
    1954 Print · USGS
    The San Mateo County coast appears here in the early 1950s, a landscape defined by small beach settlements and early oil exploration. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Tunitas Schoolhouse, trace Gum Tree Lane, and identify early landmarks like the Oil Derrick and Pillar Point.
  7. 1953 Map of Woodside, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Woodside, 1954 Print
    1953 Woodside
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Woodside hills and San Mateo ridges come into sharp focus in the early 1950s, showing a landscape of mountain schools and deep gulches. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Old Woodside Store, the high-altitude Sky Londa, and the historic Pulgas Water Temple.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Palo Alto, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Palo Alto, 1955 Print
    1953 Palo Alto
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development spreads across the San Francisco Peninsula in the 1950s, bridging the gap between historic ranchos and suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Stanford University, locate old neighborhood schools like Selby Lane Sch, or follow the Southern Pacific rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Mountain View, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Mountain View, 1955 Print
    1953 Mountain View
    1955 Print · USGS
    The South Bay shoreline and Peninsula communities are captured in the early fifties during a period of massive post-war growth. Researchers can trace the development of Mountain View and the expansive Moffett Field Naval Air Station alongside local landmarks like Castro City and Cooley Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 1955 Map of Pigeon Point, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Pigeon Point, 1956 Print
    1955 Pigeon Point
    1956 Print · USGS
    The San Mateo coastline in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of isolated light stations and early coastal infrastructure. Trace the path of the Old Coast Road past Lake Lucerne to the iconic Pigeon Point Light Station.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1955 Map of Ano Nuevo, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Ano Nuevo, 1956 Print
    1955 Ano Nuevo
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Santa Cruz County comes into sharp focus during the mid-fifties, capturing the rugged coastline from the sand dunes to the redwood forests. You can trace the Lighthouse (Abandoned) on Año Nuevo Island and early mountain routes like Last Chance Road.
    6 unique versions available
  25. 1955 Map of San Gregorio, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of San Gregorio, 1956 Print
    1955 San Gregorio
    1956 Print · USGS
    The San Mateo coastline remains defined by historic land grants and rural settlements in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Pescadero, San Gregorio, and the rural Seaside School while following the path of the Old Coast Hwy.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1955 Map of Franklin Point, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Franklin Point, 1957 Print
    1955 Franklin Point
    1957 Print · USGS
    The rugged San Mateo coastline meets the redwoods in the mid-1950s, a time when fire lookouts and old land grants still defined the backwoods. Researchers can locate the Yankee Jim Lookout Station, trace the Butano Grant Bdy, or find the secluded Cemetery near the coast.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1955 Map of Mindego Hill, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Mindego Hill, 1957 Print
    1955 Mindego Hill
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains ridge-top communities are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of old ranches and early state parklands. Researchers can trace historic sites like the Page Mill (Site), Big Dipper Ranch, and several former rural schoolhouses.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1955 Map of Big Basin, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Big Basin, 1957 Print
    1955 Big Basin
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains were a blend of deep redwood preservation and mid-century recreation in the 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of settlements like Riverside Grove and Wildwood, or locate local landmarks such as Locatelli Ranch and the Hilton Airport.
    6 unique versions available
  37. 1955 Map of La Honda, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of La Honda, 1957 Print
    1955 La Honda
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal mountain life in the mid-1950s centers around remote logging roads and secluded youth camps like the Woodhaven Girl Scout Camp. Researchers can trace old property lines and rural landmarks such as Pomponio Ranch, Milky Lane Dairy, and the Bellvale School.
  40. 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
  43. 1956 Map of Montara Mountain, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Montara Mountain, 1957 Print
    1956 Montara Mountain
    1957 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Peninsula comes into sharp focus during the mid-fifties, showing the coastal fog-belt towns meeting the expanding suburban sprawl. Trace early landmarks like the Sanchez Adobe and Point Montara Light Station alongside the rising San Francisco International Airport.
    5 unique versions available
  46. 1956 Map of San Mateo, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of San Mateo, 1957 Print
    1956 San Mateo
    1957 Print · USGS
    The San Mateo Peninsula is shown during a decade of remarkable suburban growth, stretching from the bayshore mudflats to the San Andreas foothills. Researchers can trace the mid-century layout of San Mateo and Burlingame, locating landmarks like the Bay Meadows Racetrack and the College of San Mateo.
    6 unique versions available
  49. 1956 Map of San Francisco South, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of San Francisco South, 1958 Print
    1956 San Francisco South
    1958 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco peninsula transitioned into a post-war suburban and industrial hub during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the vast cemetery complex of Colma, the early layout of San Francisco International Airport, and the Naval Reservation at South Basin.
    6 unique versions available
  52. 1956 Map of Hunters Point, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Hunters Point, 1967 Print
    1956 Hunters Point
    1967 Print · USGS
    San Francisco Bay’s industrial and military coastline comes into focus during the mid-fifties, centered on the strategic US Naval Reservation. Maritime researchers can trace deep-water access through the Oyster Point Channel or locate the early structures of the San Francisco International Airport.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 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.
  58. 1959 Map of Redwood Point, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Redwood Point, 1960 Print
    1959 Redwood Point
    1960 Print · USGS
    The southern San Francisco Bay shoreline is defined by industrial salt works and complex slough systems in the late fifties. Trace the maritime history of the Port of Redwood City and the early footprints of the Belmont Salt Evaporators.
    7 unique versions available
  61. 1959 Map of San Leandro, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of San Leandro, 1960 Print
    1959 San Leandro
    1960 Print · USGS
    The East Bay shoreline in the late fifties shows the post-war transition from landings and marshes to a dense suburban corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous neighborhood schools and landmarks like Russell City, Lorenzo Sta, and the Oakland Naval Air Station.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1959 Map of Newark, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Newark, 1960 Print
    1959 Newark
    1960 Print · USGS
    The East Bay shoreline in the late fifties shows a landscape of industrial salt production and rapid suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Newark and Fremont, or locate landmarks like the Masonic Home and Mowry Landing.
    6 unique versions available
  67. 1959 Map of Hayward, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Hayward, 1961 Print
    1959 Hayward
    1961 Print · USGS
    The East Bay shoreline in the late fifties reveals a period of massive suburban and industrial growth along the new Nimitz Freeway. Genealogists and historians can trace old neighborhoods and sites like Russell City, Mt Eden Cem, and the Oakland Naval Air Sta.
    2 unique versions available
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