1900s (20th Century) Maps of Daly City, California

Explore 19 historic maps of Daly City from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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  1. 1915 Map of San Mateo
    1915 Map of San Mateo
    1915 San Mateo
    1915 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Peninsula at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape transitioning from rural ranchos to industrial centers and suburbs. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Colma, locate the Hoyt School, or follow the Southern Pacific RR through Baden Sta.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1939 Map of San Mateo, 1956 Print
    1939 Map of San Mateo, 1956 Print
    1939 San Mateo
    1956 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Peninsula at the brink of the 1940s reveals a landscape of ridge-top vistas and growing railroad towns. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Burlingame, San Bruno, and Millbrae, or locate institutional landmarks like St Josephs Military Academy and the extensive Chinese Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of San Mateo
    1943 Map of San Mateo
    1943 San Mateo
    1943 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Peninsula during the mid-war years shows a region of expanding shoreline industry and established hillside communities. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like St Josephs Military Academy and the Golden Gate National Cem.

  4. 1947 Map of San Francisco, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of San Francisco, 1948 Print
    1947 San Francisco
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Bay Area in the late 1940s reveals a region transitioning from wartime intensity to post-war suburban growth. Trace the historic rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR or locate early military footprints at Fort Funston and Moffett Field.

  5. 1947 Map of San Francisco South, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of San Francisco South, 1955 Print
    1947 San Francisco South
    1955 Print · USGS
    Post-war San Mateo County and the city's southern edge are caught here during a period of rapid peninsula growth. Genealogists can trace the many memorial grounds of Colma, while historians can locate the Tanforan Race Track and early San Francisco International Airport.

  6. 1948 Map of San Francisco, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of San Francisco, 1951 Print
    1948 San Francisco
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Bay Area in the late 1940s reveals a landscape defined by rapid post-war growth and a heavy military presence at the Golden Gate. Trace the development of early trans-bay infrastructure like the Oakland-Bay Bridge and historic coastal defense sites such as Fort Funston and Alcatraz Island.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 1971 Map of San Francisco
    1971 Map of San Francisco
    1971 San Francisco
    1971 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Bay Area at the start of the 1970s is shown here as a dense network of aerospace hubs, naval bases, and expanding suburbs. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of Stanford University, the industrial Salt Evaporators, and the Southern Pacific rail lines.

  16. 1978 Map of San Francisco, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of San Francisco, 1979 Print
    1978 San Francisco
    1979 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Bay Area in the late seventies reveals a landscape where massive naval installations and federal parklands meet a rapidly maturing urban core. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks near the National Cemetery, trace the Southern Pacific rail lines, or study the layout of the Alameda Naval Air Station.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1985 Map of San Francisco, 1989 Print
    1985 Map of San Francisco, 1989 Print
    1985 San Francisco
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Bay Area is captured in the mid-1980s through experimental Landsat satellite imagery, offering a unique technological perspective of the California coast. Trace the urban boundaries of San Francisco and Alameda against the San Francisco Bay and Lorenzo.

  18. 1993 Map of San Francisco South, 1997 Print
    1993 Map of San Francisco South, 1997 Print
    1993 San Francisco South
    1997 Print · USGS
    The northern San Francisco Peninsula in the early nineties reveals a landscape of dense suburbs and major infrastructure. Genealogists can trace the vast memorial parks of Colma like Italian Cemetery, while others can locate the Cow Palace and Candlestick Point.

  19. 1995 Map of San Francisco South, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of San Francisco South, 1999 Print
    1995 San Francisco South
    1999 Print · USGS
    The northern Peninsula in the mid-nineties shows the dense cemeteries of Colma and the industrial waterfront of South San Francisco. Trace family history and local landmarks from Holy Cross Cemetery to the Cow Palace and Candlestick Park Stadium.

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