1870 san francisco map pdf

California history section indexes to birth, death, and. In 1900, san francisco was the 9th largest american city schwarzer, 2001 this. Overview of the geology of the san francisco bay region. In an effort to prevent corruption, most of the important powers of the citys government were given to the governor and the state legislature the members of the police and fire commissions, for instance, were. Map, 1850 to 1859, california, san francisco bay area. Focused on the parts of san francisco that visitors enjoy the most. Publication date 1873 topics business enterprises, industries publisher san francisco. Birdseye view of san francisco and surrounding country.

Three profile views show the bay from different vantage points. Check out our new cable car map with every stop, turnaround, and cool activity on the route. Interactive and printable maps by wheretraveler staff on 09082016, updated on 07122017 signup for our newsletter and receive travel ideas directly to your inbox. The san francisco directory for the year by langley, henry g. Located at the end of the peninsula that separates the bay of san francisco from the pacific ocean, this city of hills, sand dunes, fogs, and mild temperatures had been only a small village. In 1905, she compiled, for the library association of california, a list of california periodicals issued before the 1861 completion of the transcontinental telegraph. It shows san franciscos chinatown in 1885, and it suggests it was a pretty wild place. Earthquakes this large are capable of causing widespread damage. San francisco is the fourth most populous city in california and the th most populous city in the united states, with a population of 805,235 as of the 2010 census.

Trails west, a map of early western migration trails. The 1870 cubic air ordinance required 500 cubic feet of air for every. Travel guide to touristic destinations, museums and architecture in san francisco. See san francisco attractions on a map, plan your sightseeing with free san francisco guidebook, dont miss on these free resources to make most of san francisco trip. San franciscos status as the west coasts largest city peaked between 1870 and 1900, when around 25% of californias population resided in the city. Our free san francisco tourist maps are featured in bay city guide magazine and are available online for free download. San francisco s largest jail complex county jail no. This 1844 map of san francisco bay clearly shows the division of the area into three. San francisco genealogy san francisco city, social. David rumsey map collection constructed in anticipation of the expected business boom of the railroad, long bridge provided rapid transit for workmen from the city to the potrero and hunters point, formerly reached only by boat or circuitous roads.

The act created san mateo county and a consolidated city and county of san francisco out of the old san francisco county. By 1920 rincon hill had become a desolate slum fit only for use as the footing to the san francisco bay bridge. Back side has moneysaving coupons from advertisers. San francisco city and county map 1890 earth a work in. See more ideas about san francisco, san francisco earthquake and california history. San francisco, historic view, 1850, san francisco, san. Map of the city and county of san francisco david rumsey. Katherine chandler 18761930 was author of habits of california plants 1903, as well as several books about pacific coast folklore. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries.

San francisco 1859 one of the earliest maps of san francisco bay by the u. Only the visible shoreline from the bay and ocean is mapped. Gray and giffords birdseye view of san francisco, 1868. San franciscos urban transformations since the 1980s. Interactive map of san francisco map of san francisco. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. In the one century between the gold rush and 1950, san franciscos population kept growing by 40 percent every ten years on average see figure 1. In 1776, colonists from spain established a fort at the golden gate and a mission named for francis of assisi on the site.

The spanish recognized the location, with its large natural harbor, to be of great strategic significance. San francisco was also granted a perpetual leasehold over the hetch hetchy valley and watershed in yosemite national park by the raker act in 19. Conservatory in golden gate park, san francisco, california, ca 1888 laroche 27. The sharp depression of the mid1870s marked a watershed in the social and. Diagramatic view with keyed code may be found at bottom of this screen. Map and street directory of san francisco david rumsey.

Also available as a free map of the full 49 mile scenic drive in san francisco. San francisco maps for visitors bay city guide san. We do not control and cannot guarantee the relevance, timeliness, or accuracy of the materials provided by other individuals or organizations, nor do we necessarily endorse other individuals or organizations, their views, products or services. Map, available online, 1870 to 1879, california, geography. San francisco 1859 david rumsey historical map collection.

Everywhere one looked hotels, restaurants, parks, churches, synagogues, schools, libraries, academies there were signs that the united states now enjoyed a flourishing urban center thousands of miles in advance of the frontier. Large san francisco maps for free download and print. San francisco 1900 vol 6 sanborn map company, 1900 image quality. San francisco tourist maps free san francisco pdf map.

Earthquake outlook for the san francisco bay region 20142043. September 6 the first westbound train arrives in san francisco 1870 by 1870 san francisco had become the tenth largest city in the united states. Photo, print, drawing san francisco, historic view, 1850, san francisco, san francisco county, ca enlarge photos from survey habs ca1776. F filed in the office of the county recorder of the city and county of san francisco. Perfect for viewing on your ipad or any tablet its a pdf tourist map that you can save. San francisco as a prosperous metropolis was catalysed by the gold rush. The san francisco economy in 1880 san francisco, with a population of 233,959 residents, was the ninth largest city in the united states. The history of the city of san francisco, california, and its development as a center of maritime. Map of racial distribution in san francisco bay area, 2010 u. Overview map of san francisco japantowns from 1880s to present. The san francisco directory for the year internet archive.

San francisco, officially the city and county of san francisco and colloquially known as sf. Map of known active faults in the san francisco bay region. San francisco 1900 vol 5 sanborn map company, 1900 image quality. San francisco 1878 illustration san francisco bay area 1868 illustration san francisco 1868 illustration tidal marsh bulldozer cracks close up heron in marsh south bay halite crystals detail san francisco map 1849 salt ripples garbage truck garbage truck garage vicksburg model experiments salicorniapickleweed hydraulic mining for gold in sierras cuscutadodder plant close up san. Map of the coast between san francisco and san jose showing roads, property owners, streams, and relief by hachures. Maps of the pacific states west of the mississippi. This is one of the first coast survey charts that we have seen that uses contour lines, other than the 1859 city of san francisco and its vicinity see our copy. The following is a timeline of the history of the city of san francisco, california, united states. Detailed and highresolution maps of san francisco, usa for free download.