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1954 Map of Petaluma River

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

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Petaluma River serves as the central artery for this mid-century landscape, where the tidal marshes and winding sloughs of the northern San Pablo Bay interface with the rising slopes of Burdell Mtn. The transport network is particularly well-defined, showing the Northwestern Pacific railroad corridor and the Pacific Highway skirting the wetlands. These routes connect established points like Petaluma and Lakeville with smaller landings and stops such as McNear and Haystack.

A distinct mix of agricultural, industrial, and early modern infrastructure is visible throughout. Traditional landmarks like the Lakeville Sch and a local Cem stand alongside mid-century developments like the Gnoss Airport and the Radio Towers KCBS. The map also captures the commercial character of the era, from the Drive-in Theater near the highway to the Rock Quarries located on the southern hillsides, illustrating a region in the midst of post-war transition.