1960s Maps of San Mateo County, California

Explore 12 historic maps of San Mateo County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 1960s, 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 1960s, 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 San Mateo County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


San Mateo County, CA maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 1961 Map of Woodside
    1961 Map of Woodside
    1961 Woodside
    1961 Print · USGS
    San Mateo County's mid-century landscape is split between the growing suburbs of the peninsula and the dense forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Woodside and San Carlos or locate landmarks like the Old Woodside Store and Grabtown.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1961 Map of Half Moon Bay
    1961 Map of Half Moon Bay
    1961 Half Moon Bay
    1961 Print · USGS
    Coastal San Mateo County in the early sixties reveals a landscape of growing beach towns and quiet agricultural canyons. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade or locate rural landmarks like the Lobitos Schoolhouse and IOOF Cem.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1961 Map of San Gregorio
    1961 Map of San Gregorio
    1961 San Gregorio
    1961 Print · USGS
    The San Mateo coast in the early sixties remains a landscape of rugged canyons and small coastal villages. Genealogists and local historians can locate early cemeteries like St Anthony Cem or trace the winding course of Stage Road and San Gregorio Creek.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1961 Map of La Honda
    1961 Map of La Honda
    1961 La Honda
    1961 Print · USGS
    Coastal canyons and mountain ridges define this San Mateo County landscape in the early sixties. Researchers can trace historic settlements and recreational landmarks from San Gregorio to the San Francisco Boys School and Loma Mar.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1961 Map of Mindego Hill
    1961 Map of Mindego Hill
    1961 Mindego Hill
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains in the early sixties reveal a landscape of secluded ranches and early industrial sites. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Portola State Park, the old Coal Mine, and historic ranch lands like Pony Tracks Ranch.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1961 Map of Mountain View
    1961 Map of Mountain View
    1961 Mountain View
    1961 Print · USGS
    The South Bay shoreline and Peninsula suburbs undergo rapid mid-century growth in this detailed record. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Mountain View and Sunnyvale alongside landmarks like Moffett Field and Alta Mesa Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 1961 Map of Palo Alto, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Palo Alto, 1962 Print
    1961 Palo Alto
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Peninsula experienced a period of significant growth in the early sixties, as residential tracts filled the spaces between historic estates. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Stanford University, St Patricks Seminary, and Alta Mesa Cem amidst a network of Salt Evaporators.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1961 Map of Half Moon Bay, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Half Moon Bay, 1962 Print
    1961 Half Moon Bay
    1962 Print · USGS
    The San Mateo coastline and Santa Cruz Mountains appear in the early sixties as a mix of foggy seaside hamlets and deep timbered canyons. Trace local history through the Log Cabin Boys School, the distinctive Water Temple, and family-named landmarks like Burns Ranch or The Potato Patch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1961 Map of Palo Alto, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Palo Alto, 1963 Print
    1961 Palo Alto
    1963 Print · USGS
    The mid-century Santa Clara Valley comes into focus here as early tech and aerospace hubs began transforming the peninsula. Genealogists and researchers can trace local institutions and schools like STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Alta Mesa Cem, and NAVAL AIR STATION MOFFETT FIELD.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 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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