Old Maps of Redwood Shores, Redwood City for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 22 historic maps of Redwood Shores. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Redwood Shores, Redwood City maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Haywards
    1899 Map of Haywards
    1899 Haywards
    1899 Print · USGS
    The East Bay shoreline at the end of the century was a landscape of industrial salt works and vital maritime landings. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail stops at Haywards Sta. or locate family trade hubs at Mulford Landing and Jarvis Landing.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1915 Map of Haywards
    1915 Map of Haywards
    1915 Haywards
    1915 Print · USGS
    The East Bay shoreline and inland foothills are shown here in the mid-1910s during a height of coastal industry. Genealogists and historians can trace old shipping points like Mulford Landing, early salt operations at Union City Salt Works, and the rail lines of the Western Pacific.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1942 Map of Hayward
    1942 Map of Hayward
    1942 Hayward
    1942 Print · USGS
    The East Bay shoreline and inland foothills come alive in the early 1940s as industry and infrastructure reshape the landscape. Researchers can trace the original footprints of Russell City and Mt Eden or locate the historic Oakland Speedway and Fairmont Hospital.

  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. 1948 Map of Redwood Point
    1948 Map of Redwood Point
    1948 Redwood Point
    1948 Print · USGS
    The San Mateo County shoreline in the late 1940s was a landscape of tidal marshes and industrial salt production. Trace the early layout of City Harbor and San Carlos Airport alongside landmarks like Oradio Sta KNBC.

  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. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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

  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 Redwood Point, 1997 Print
    1993 Map of Redwood Point, 1997 Print
    1993 Redwood Point
    1997 Print · USGS
    The South Bay shoreline comes into focus in the early nineties as industrial salt production meets suburban expansion. Trace the maritime history of the Port of Redwood City and the vast marshlands of Bair Island and Greco Island.

  19. 2012 Map of Redwood Point, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Redwood Point, 2012 Print
    2012 Redwood Point
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Redwood Shores, including Fremont, Hayward, and other nearby areas

  20. 2015 Map of Redwood Point, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Redwood Point, 2015 Print
    2015 Redwood Point
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Redwood Shores, including Fremont, Hayward, and other nearby areas

  21. 2018 Map of Redwood Point, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Redwood Point, 2018 Print
    2018 Redwood Point
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Redwood Shores, including Fremont, Hayward, and other nearby areas

  22. 2021 Map of Redwood Point, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Redwood Point, 2021 Print
    2021 Redwood Point
    2021 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Bay shoreline in 2021 shows a complex landscape of reclaimed land and tidal marshes. Trace the development of Redwood City and Foster City alongside Bair Island and the San Carlos Airport.

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