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2015 Map of San Francisco North

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of San Francisco North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Presidio of San Francisco and the northern waterfront dominate this modern perspective of the city, showing the dense neighborhood grids and historic military grounds that define the gateway to the bay. The map illustrates the specialized character of local districts, from the commercial heart of Chinatown and the cultural enclave of Little Italy to the residential heights of Nob Hill and the Mission District. The survey provides a clear view of the city's complex topography, including Twin Peaks and Mt Sutro, which stand in contrast to the engineered shoreline of the Marina District.

Across the water, the maritime geography of the Golden Gate is anchored by Alcatraz Island and Angel Island, with the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge providing the primary transportation links. Significant educational and public landmarks like the San Francisco Art Institute and Opera Plaza are noted throughout the urban core, while the expansive Golden Gate National Recreation Area spans both sides of the strait, preserving the headlands at Sausalito and Tiburon.