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2021 Map of Cazadero

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Cazadero
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Cazadero is the primary settlement on this Sonoma County sheet, situated at the confluence of several small drainages and the winding Austin Creek. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of ridges, including Vulture Ridge and Gilliam Ridge, which dictate the paths of historic routes such as Kings Ridge Rd and Fort Ross Rd. These roads connect scattered locales like Venado to the north and various landmark features like Government Spring and Mineral Spring.

The topography reveals a history of resource engagement, indicated by features like Marble Mine Ridge and naming conventions such as Moonshine Pond and Dugans Pond. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Sulphur Cr, Mill Cr, and Ward Cr cutting through the terrain. Evidence of local landmarks like Lions Head Rock and The Butcherknife suggest a terrain that is deeply tied to the community's geographical identity and local orientation.