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1954 Map of Cotati

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Cotati
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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Rohnert Park and Cotati show significant urban expansion in this mid-century survey, with purple-tinted areas marking the rapid growth of residential tracts and the campus of Sonoma State College. The Northwestern Pacific railroad corridor serves as the spine for this development, connecting older hubs like Penngrove and the rail siding at Denman with newer suburban infill.

Beyond the expanding town limits, the landscape retains its agricultural and industrial character. The foothills of the Sonoma Mountains give way to fertile ranchlands like Roblar de la Miseria, where several Quarries and a Quarry on Meacham Hill indicate the area's geological utility. Local history is preserved in rural landmarks such as Liberty Cemetery and the crossroads at Rainsville, while the Drive-in Theater near Wilfred reflects the mid-20th-century shift toward car-centric recreation along the Redwood Highway.