1954 Map of Point Bonita

About this map

The entrance to the Golden Gate is documented here during the mid-century, capturing the transition from military surveillance to recreational expansion. Significant coastal defense installations, including Fort Barry Mil Res and Fort Cronkhite Mil Res, dominate the Marin headlands overlooking the Bonita Channel. Across the water, the northwestern edge of San Francisco is shown with its dense residential grid extending toward the Pacific Ocean, featuring landmarks such as the Cliff House and the manicured grounds of Sutro Heights Park.