1957 Map of San Francisco

About this map

The Presidio of San Francisco and a series of coastal fortifications including Fort Funston and Fort Baker guard the entrance to the bay in this mid-century survey. The post-war expansion of the Bay Area is evident in the dense settlement patterns stretching from Richmond and Berkeley in the north down through the Peninsula to Palo Alto. Transport infrastructure is the defining characteristic of the landscape, with major spans like the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge linking the region's urban centers. Beyond the metropolitan core, the map detail follows the Southern Pacific rail lines and the winding course of the San Lorenzo River toward the south. Military installations such as Moffett Field and Fort Mason reflect the strategic importance of the harbor during this era of maritime and aerial development.