
Colma and the southern slopes of San Francisco emerge here as a landscape defined by expansive necropolises and high-density urban development. This corridor is notably occupied by a vast cluster of cemeteries, including Golden Gate National Cemetery, Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, and the Holy Cross Catholic Cem, reflecting the historical relocation of burial grounds from the city proper. The rugged elevation of San Bruno Mtn stands as a massive natural anchor between the urban sprawl of Daly City and the industrial waterfront of South San Francisco. Along the eastern shore, the infrastructure of the San Francisco International Airport and Candlestick Point underscores the region's role as a major Pacific transit hub, while educational landmarks like San Francisco State University and Skyline College are integrated into the dense residential fabric of the peninsula.
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1892 · San Mateo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1895 · San Francisco
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1896 · San Mateo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · Tamalpais
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1899 · San Francisco
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1899 · San Mateo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1915 · San Mateo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1915 · San Francisco
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · San Mateo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Tamalpais
USGS Topo · 1:62,500