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1947 Map of San Francisco

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of San Francisco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

San Francisco and its neighboring East Bay hubs like Oakland and Berkeley are shown in this post-war Army Map Service compilation. The map highlights a region connected by major mid-century infrastructure, featuring the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, while the Richmond-San Rafael Ferry remains a vital water link before later bridge construction. The landscape is a mix of dense urbanization and strategic military installations, including the Presidio of San Francisco, Fort Mason, and Moffett Field.

Beyond the city centers, the map traces the suburban expansion into San Mateo and Redwood City, powered by the Southern Pacific RR and Western Pacific RR corridors. Natural and managed water features such as Crystal Springs Lakes and the San Pablo Reservoir provide a clear view of the area's essential utility footprint during this era of rapid growth. Educational landmarks like the Univ of California and Stanford University anchor their respective communities.