2012 Map of San Francisco South OE W

About this map

The western edge of San Francisco meets the open water of the Pacific Ocean on this shoreline study. Most of the map area covers the sea, while the thin terrestrial strip on the eastern margin captures a specific moment in the city's modern coastal layout. The northern section reveals the urban grid as it reaches the coast, intersected by prominent thoroughfares like Sloat Blvd and the iconic Great Hwy that runs parallel to the breakers. Just south of these intersections, the map shows the westernmost portion of Lake Merced and the access point at Zoo Rd. This coastal edge is defined by the Phillip Burton Memorial Beach, illustrating the interface between the urban environment and the protected natural sands of the shoreline in the early 21st century.