1954 Map of Glen Ellen

About this map

Sonoma Mountain dominates the center of this landscape, serving as a high divide between the valley settlements of Glen Ellen to the northeast and Petaluma to the southwest. The mid-century map documents a region transitioning from its agricultural roots toward preservation and institutional use. Significant cultural landmarks are preserved here, including the Jack London State Historical Park and the Petaluma Adobe State Historical Monument, reflecting the deep literary and Spanish-era history of Sonoma County. The map also captures the sprawling grounds of the Sonoma State Home and its associated water features like Lake Suttonfield and Fern Lake. The drainage patterns are clearly defined, with Adobe Creek and Rodgers Creek flowing toward the Petaluma River, while Sonoma Creek and Asbury Creek carve through the wooded slopes near Waldrue Heights. Small-scale infrastructure like the Old Adobe Sch and the Petaluma Skyranch Airport provide localized points of interest for genealogists and local historians.