Map of part of San Francisco, California, April 18, 1908

Attribution:

Punnett Brothers

Date:

ca. 1908

Description:

Many maps were produced after the San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906, illustrating the massive destruction caused by the ensuing fires that ravaged the city immediately after the earthquake. The area outlined in red shows the extent of the fire’s damage, roughly four square miles. This map shows the steady recovery of the city—two years later—with the black marks showing new construction.

Bib. Reference:

San Francisco: California Promotion Committee

Bancroft call number:

G4364.S5E73 1908 .P8

Digital image courtesy of:

The Library of Congress