Old Maps of East Petaluma, Petaluma

Explore 15 old maps of East Petaluma, spanning from 1914 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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East Petaluma, Petaluma maps

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  1. 1914 Map of Petaluma
    1914 Map of Petaluma
    1914 Petaluma
    1914 Print · USGS
    The North Bay region near the turn of the century shows a landscape of tidal marshes and rising ridges connected by the Northwestern Pacific. Genealogists and historians can trace old family ranch sites like Freitas Ranch and numerous rural schoolhouses including Iowa School and Burdell School.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1942 Map of Petaluma
    1942 Map of Petaluma
    1942 Petaluma
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Marin and Sonoma county line runs through this early 1940s landscape of tidal marshes and ranch lands. Genealogists can trace family names at Mt Oliver Cemetery or find historic rural institutions like the Olompali School and St Vincent Station.

  3. 1947 Map of Santa Rosa
    1947 Map of Santa Rosa
    1947 Santa Rosa
    1947 Print · USGS
    Northern California in the late 1940s was a landscape of agricultural valleys and vital rail hubs. Trace the historic routes of the Northwestern Pacific through Healdsburg or explore the mid-century waterfronts of Vallejo and Benicia near Mare Island.

  4. 1949 Map of Santa Rosa
    1949 Map of Santa Rosa
    1949 Santa Rosa
    1949 Print · USGS
    The North Bay and Wine Country appear here in the late 1940s, when the Northwestern Pacific RR still dominated regional transit. Genealogists and historians can trace old coastal outposts like Anchor Bay Settlement and the early layout of Santa Rosa.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1953 Map of Petaluma, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Petaluma, 1955 Print
    1953 Petaluma
    1955 Print · USGS
    Petaluma and the surrounding Sonoma and Marin county borderlands are shown here in the early fifties, caught between their agricultural roots and modern growth. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural schoolhouses like Iowa School and Union Sch or the path of the Northwestern Pacific railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Petaluma, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Petaluma, 1959 Print
    1954 Petaluma
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal mountains and river sloughs define the Marin and Sonoma borderlands in the mid-1950s, a period of military expansion and rural transition. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named schools like Iowa School or Wilson Sch and the extensive infrastructure of Hamilton Air Force Base.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Petaluma, 1969 Print
    1954 Map of Petaluma, 1969 Print
    1954 Petaluma
    1969 Print · USGS
    Petaluma and its surrounding ranch lands are shown in the mid-twentieth century as the urban area begins to expand along the Petaluma River. Researchers can trace old property lines and rural schoolhouses like Union Sch and the Northwestern Pacific rail line.

  8. 1958 Map of Santa Rosa, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Santa Rosa, 1968 Print
    1958 Santa Rosa
    1968 Print · USGS
    The North Bay and Wine Country are captured in the mid-twentieth century as the region balanced its agricultural roots with a growing military and recreational footprint. Researchers can trace the Northwestern Pacific RR through the Russian River valley or locate landmarks like the Petaluma Adobe Historical Monument and The Geysers Resort.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1962 Map of Santa Rosa
    1962 Map of Santa Rosa
    1962 Santa Rosa
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Bay and Wine Country were entering a period of significant growth in the early sixties, anchored by established rail corridors and coastal maritime commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Santa Rosa, locate the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, and follow the Northwestern Pacific RR through the Cotati Valley.

  10. 1964 Map of Santa Rosa
    1964 Map of Santa Rosa
    1964 Santa Rosa
    1964 Print · USGS
    The North Bay and Wine Country appear in the mid-fifties during a period of significant military and educational growth. Trace old rail lines like the Northwestern Pacific RR and explore historic sites from Petaluma to the Benicia Arsenal.

  11. 1983 Map of Napa
    1983 Map of Napa
    1983 Napa
    1983 Print · USGS
    The North Bay and wine country are captured in the early eighties as suburban growth began to surround traditional agricultural centers. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad, the grounds of Mare Island Naval Shipyard, and the reach of the San Andreas Rift Zone.

  12. 2012 Map of Petaluma, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Petaluma, 2012 Print
    2012 Petaluma
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers East Petaluma, including Petaluma, Sonoma County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2015 Map of Petaluma, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Petaluma, 2015 Print
    2015 Petaluma
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers East Petaluma, including Petaluma, Sonoma County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2018 Map of Petaluma, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Petaluma, 2018 Print
    2018 Petaluma
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers East Petaluma, including Petaluma, Sonoma County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2021 Map of Petaluma, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Petaluma, 2021 Print
    2021 Petaluma
    2021 Print · USGS
    The city of Petaluma meets the rural valleys of Sonoma and Marin counties in this recent study. Researchers can trace urban growth near the Petaluma River or locate family plots at Bnai Israel Cem and Cypress Hill Memorial Park.

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