1915 Map of San Francisco

About this map

San Francisco and its thriving bayfront neighbors appear at a pivotal moment of growth just as the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, marked here as The Zone, redefined the city’s northern shore. The urban grid is densely established across Oakland, Berkeley, and Richmond, yet large swaths of the peninsula like Golden Gate Park and the western coastline near Cliff House retain a more open character. On the Contra Costa shore, the map documents industrial and maritime centers like the winery complex at Winehaven and the bustling rail terminals of the Oakland Mole. Across the waters of San Francisco Bay, isolated landmarks such as Alcatraz I and Goat I stand between the emerging metropolitan hubs. This survey captures the region's total reliance on its waterfront, from the military fortifications at the Presidio and Fort Baker to the extensive pier systems of the Southern Pacific RR.