1954 Map of San Geronimo

About this map

Samuel P Taylor State Park anchors the southwestern terrain of this mid-century survey, where the redwood-shaded canyons of Devils Gulch meet the high ridges of Bolinas Ridge. The map documents the valley floor's small-scale infrastructure just as post-war development began to touch these rural communities. Along the southern corridor, the settlements of Lagunitas, Forest Knolls, San Geronimo, and Woodacre follow the path of the Old Railroad Grade and Sir Francis Drake Highway. To the north, the landscape is defined by large Mexican land grants like Corte Madera de Novato and expansive ranching tracts. Local educational landmarks like the Burdell School, Nicasio School, and Lagunitas District School serve as primary points of interest for genealogists tracking family history in the hills between Arroyo Sausal and Nicasio Creek.