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1971 Map of San Francisco

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of San Francisco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The San Francisco Bay Area in the early 1970s reveals a region defined by intense coastal development and a heavy federal presence. Significant military and scientific installations dominate the shoreline, from the Presidio Mil Res guarding the Golden Gate to the Treasure Island Naval Station and the sprawling Hunters Point Naval Shipyard. Further south, the map documents the technological expansion in Santa Clara County, anchored by Stanford University and the Ames Research Center at Moffett Field Naval Air Station.

Along the southern reach of San Francisco Bay, extensive Salt Evaporators indicate the industrial use of the wetlands before modern restoration efforts began. High-altitude landmarks like the Lick Observatory and Mt Diablo provide topographical contrast to the dense urban grid of San Francisco and Oakland. The map also captures the preserved wilds of the Farallon Islands and the Point Reyes National Seashore, providing a clear view of the balance between metropolitan growth and environmental conservation.