“The seller was great! And the item even better. Exactly as described and my husband was thrilled with this gift. Got the largest, framed map and it is stunning. Love it!”
Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
Archive Notes
| Genre | Vintage Map |
| Artist | Unattributed |
| Subject | San Francisco California |
| Circa | 19th Century |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Size Comparison
Vintage Map of San Francisco California 19th Centuryc. 19th Century
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$80.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
4.7567 customer reviews
Free U.S. shipping · arrives Oct 27 to Nov 3
Museum-grade archival paper
U.S. orders are printed and framed in the U.S.
30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free
Archive Notes
| Genre | Vintage Map |
| Artist | Unattributed |
| Subject | San Francisco California |
| Circa | 19th Century |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Size Comparison
We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.
The Story Behind the Print
This remarkable 19th-century map captures San Francisco during its most transformative era, when the Gold Rush had turned a sleepy pueblo into the bustling "Bay City." Every street, block, and waterfront detail is meticulously rendered in the precise cartographic style of the period, showing the rapid urban development spreading across the peninsula as fortune seekers flooded in from around the world.
The map reveals a city caught between its Mexican colonial origins and its American future—you can trace the original Spanish street grid giving way to the geometric expansion that would define modern San Francisco. Created during the height of westward expansion, this piece of historical cartography documents not just geography, but the explosive growth of a city that embodied the American dream of reinvention and opportunity.
Reproduced on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using giclée printing with archival inks, ensuring this vintage map print maintains its historical character for generations. Our museum-quality reproduction process captures every cartographic detail on premium archival matte paper.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece — the print will always be richer.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
Customer notes
From our collectors
4.7567 customer reviews
“Brilliant service. The seller reported a delay in the frame style, a second choice was immediately substituted, (visual choices were made available), and the shipment completed without any problem. He was candid, honest, and thorough. The item is stunning! It is the focal point in the living room,”
“I absolutely LOVE this map; the quality is worth the price! We own a retail seafood company and recently renovated. This map is the centerpiece that I am feeding off of the decor for the entire retail area. Shipping was right on and actually came earlier than expected within a week! Quality company for sure. Can't wait to order more maps !”
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