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Old Maps of Laurel, San Mateo

Explore 23 old maps of Laurel, spanning from 1892 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Laurel, San Mateo maps

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  1. 1892 Map of San Mateo
    1892 Map of San Mateo
    1892 San Mateo
    1892 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Peninsula in the 1890s reveals a landscape of ranchos and rising rail towns. Trace the early footprints of Colma, Millbrae, and South San Francisco alongside vital water infrastructure like the Crystal Springs Dam.
  4. 1896 Map of San Mateo
    1896 Map of San Mateo
    1896 San Mateo
    1896 Print · USGS
    The northern San Francisco Peninsula comes alive in this late nineteenth-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace early trackage of the Southern Pacific R. R. through Colma and Millbrae, or locate the Industrial School and Brewer School.
  7. 1899 Map of San Mateo
    1899 Map of San Mateo
    1899 San Mateo
    1899 Print · USGS
    The northern San Mateo peninsula appears here in the late nineteenth century as a landscape of early rail lines and critical water infrastructure. Trace the early development of South San Francisco, the sprawling Cemeteries of Colma, and rural schoolhouses like Hoyt School.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 1947 Map of San Mateo, 1957 Print
    1947 Map of San Mateo, 1957 Print
    1947 San Mateo
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century San Mateo County shows a landscape of growing suburbs and salt marshes before the era of massive bay fill. Genealogists and historians can locate the San Mateo Junior College, trace the Southern Pacific line, or find the California Military Academy in Belmont.
  25. 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.
  28. 1949 Map of San Mateo
    1949 Map of San Mateo
    1949 San Mateo
    1949 Print · USGS
    The mid-century San Mateo Peninsula is captured here as a bustling landscape of suburban growth and institutional development. Researchers can trace the legacy of local landmarks like the Bay Meadows Race Track, St Johns Cem, and the historic College of Notre Dame.
  31. 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.
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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.
  43. 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.
  46. 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.
  49. 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.
  52. 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.
  55. 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
  58. 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.
  61. 1993 Map of San Mateo, 1997 Print
    1993 Map of San Mateo, 1997 Print
    1993 San Mateo
    1997 Print · USGS
    The San Mateo Peninsula is shown here during a period of intense suburban maturity in the early 1990s. Researchers can trace the legacy of the area through landmarks like St Johns Cemetery, the Anza Expedition Historical Marker, and Bay Meadows Racetrack.
  64. 1997 Map of San Mateo, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of San Mateo, 1999 Print
    1997 San Mateo
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Peninsula shoreline and coastal hills are captured here in the late nineties as the region’s suburban and industrial footprints reached their peak. Trace the layout of legendary landmarks like the Bay Meadows Racetrack, the College of San Mateo, and the waterfront at Coyote Point.
  67. 2021 Map of San Mateo, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of San Mateo, 2021 Print
    2021 San Mateo
    2021 Print · USGS
    The mid-peninsula shoreline and hills are captured here during a period of dense suburban maturity and complex bayfront development. Researchers can trace the modern layout of neighborhoods like San Mateo Park and Hayward Park alongside landmarks like Saint Johns Cem and the Coyote Point Yacht Harbor.
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