1942 Map of Hayward

About this map

The industrial and agricultural shoreline of Alameda County during the early 1940s is defined here by extensive Salt Works and a burgeoning network of transit. Along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, a string of historic landings such as Mulford Landing, Roberts Landing, and Hayward Landing mark the transition from water to land. Further inland, the settlements of San Leandro, Hayward, and San Lorenzo are closely tied to the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads, which parallel the foothills. Large-scale infrastructure of the era is evident in the San Mateo Hayward Bridge and the Dumbarton Toll Bridge, linking the East Bay to the peninsula. The map also captures distinctive landmarks like the Oakland Speedway and the sprawling grounds of Fairmont Hospital, situated just above the growing community of Castro Valley.