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1954 Map of Cotati

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Cotati
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Llano de Santa Rosa and Roblar de la Miseria anchors the historic land grant boundaries that define this portion of Sonoma County. The landscape is characterized by the expansion of Cotati and the emergence of Rohnert Park, where the newly established Sonoma State College and local schools like Rohnert Sch signify rapid mid-century growth. The Northwestern Pacific Railroad serves as a central spine through the valley, connecting smaller hubs such as Penngrove and Wilfred while skirting the rising elevations of the Sonoma Mountains to the east.

Agricultural roots remain visible in the scattered sites of Liberty Cemetery and rural schoolhouses like Waugh Sch and Cinnabar Sch. The terrain transitions from the well-watered flats of Five Creek and Laguna de Santa Rosa to the prominent height of Meacham Hill. This document captures the moment when traditional ranching and rail-oriented settlements began to integrate with suburban development and institutional expansion along the Redwood Highway.