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1943 Map of Cazadero

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Cazadero
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Cazadero serves as the central hub of this mid-century survey, a period when this section of Sonoma County was defined by its transition from ranching to recreation. The landscape is punctuated by numerous resorts and recreational sites, including Romans Resort, Ohmen Resort, and the Camp C C Moore (Boy Scouts), reflecting the area's popularity as a getaway from the Bay Area. Rural education is still decentralized, evidenced by several scattered one-room schoolhouses like Montgomery Sch and Austin Creek Sch.

Transport and land use follow the complex drainage of the Austin Creek system. Family ranches such as Brown Ranch, Luttrell Ranch, and Parker Ranch are clearly demarcated, showing the distribution of private holdings alongside landmarks like Armstrong Grove State Park. Notable terrain features like The Butcherknife and Devils Backbone illustrate the geographic challenges faced by early builders in this part of the Coast Range.