Grand Redwoods of the East Bay

Oakland and East Bay Hills once were covered by majestic redwoods before they were harvested for lumber in the 19th century. Many of our larger specimens today are second and third growth. Redwoods often reveal culverted historic creeks in urban areas.

This project is in honor of Oakland's very own water goddess, Dr. Elizabeth D.

Map "Distribution of the Genera Thuya, Taxodium and Sequoia in North America" 1884, courtesy of David Rumsey Historical Map Collection. less ↑