Historic maps, aerials, images

East Bay shorelines, watercourses, and landscapes are always changing. These historic maps and images aim at giving some insight into the rapid and profound changes since European settlement.

This page is a work in progress. Some images have not yet been copied from our old web site, as we decide which to use. Some of these are parts of larger documents, missing proper sources and credits. Apologies — many were copied on paper for personal use, years ago before widespread Internet use and proper credit is needed.

Many historic maps and images are easily found online. For starters, check the online collections of UC Berkeley libraries and local historical societies.

Click on the thumbnail to see a larger , complete image.