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1915 Map of San Francisco

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of San Francisco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1915
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1915

About this map

The Site of Panama-Pacific International Exposition stands as a primary focal point along the northern waterfront, signaling a moment of global transition and civic pride. This urban landscape is heavily defined by its massive rail and maritime infrastructure, with the Oakland Mole and the San Francisco-Oakland Terminal Key Route Pier reaching deep into the water to connect mainland commerce with the city. On the hills to the east, the University of California campus and the Sheldon School overlook the dense grids of Berkeley and Oakland.

Industry and military presence are woven into the terrain, from the Winehaven complex on the Richmond peninsula to the defensive batteries of the Presidio and Fort Baker. The map also captures several early cultural and natural landmarks, including Golden Gate Park, the Shell Mound near the shoreline, and the expansive Lincoln Park. These features together illustrate an era of rapid expansion where ferry terminals and rail lines dictated the movement of people and goods across the Golden Gate.