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1997 Map of San Mateo

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of San Mateo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

San Francisco Bay defines the eastern edge of this late-1990s Peninsula landscape, where the San Mateo Bridge meets a complex network of lagoons and waterways like Seal Slough. The topography transitions sharply from the master-planned residential blocks of Foster City to the steep ridges of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Significant infrastructure and recreational landmarks dot the corridor, including the Bay Meadows Racetrack and the Fiesta Grounds, which served as regional gathering points for decades.

Higher elevations reveal the engineering of the Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir and Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir, vital components of the regional water system. The map also documents the proximity of academic institutions like the College of San Mateo and College of Notre Dame alongside the expansive Skylawn Memorial Gardens, providing a clear view of the mid-peninsula's urban development and preserved open spaces.