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2015 Map of Novato

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Novato
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Novato and its historic Old Town core serve as the central hub of this northern Marin County landscape, where suburban expansion meets the winding wetlands of the Petaluma River. The corridor is defined by the route of the Northwestern Pacific RR and US Highway 101, which together bridge the gap between the tidal marshes of Bel Marin Keys and the elevated terrain of Big Rock Ridge.

South of the main city, the map documents a series of distinct communities including Ignacio, Marinwood, and Terra Linda, as well as the secluded residential valley of Sleepy Hollow. Genealogists and local researchers can identify significant landmarks such as Mount Olivet Cemetery near the hills of Las Gallinas and the expansive San Rafael Airport grounds. From the riparian corridors of Novato Creek to the shoreline at Long Point, the survey captures a modern interplay of established aviation, rail infrastructure, and preserved open spaces.