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2015 Map of San Mateo

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of San Mateo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

San Mateo and its neighboring Peninsula communities are showcased here in high-detail, revealing a complex landscape where suburban development meets the edge of the San Francisco Bay. The map traces the dense residential grids of Burlingame, Hillsborough, and Belmont, while the planned waterways of Foster City illustrate a unique lagoon-based neighborhood design featuring Dolphin Isle and Sailfish Isle.

On the western edge, the natural environment asserts itself along the San Andreas Fault and the protected lands of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This contrast between the tidal marshes of Seal Slough and the high ridges like Pulgas Ridge highlights the region's geographical diversity. Notable local landmarks include the Saint Johns Cemetery, Notre Dame de Namur Univ, and the extensive Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir, which marks the rugged boundary between urban expansion and the coastal hills.