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1956 Map of Montara Mountain

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Montara Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The San Francisco City and County Boundary runs through the northern edge of this coastal landscape, where mid-century suburban expansion meets the steep ridges of the San Mateo Mountains. The Southern Pacific railroad corridor and El Camino Real define the eastern valleys, supporting established communities like San Bruno, Millbrae, and Burlingame. Meanwhile, the western coast is marked by the distinct seaside settlements of Rockaway Beach, Linda Mar, and Moss Beach.

Key landmarks highlight the area's transition from early California history to modern infrastructure, featuring the historic Sanchez Adobe alongside the sprawling San Francisco International Airport. Significant water resources are central to the terrain, including San Andreas Lake and the Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir, which sit within the protected San Francisco Game Refuge. The map also captures the maritime character of the peninsula at Point Montara and the Half Moon Bay Airport near Princeton.