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1993 Map of San Rafael

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of San Rafael
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

San Rafael and its neighboring valley communities are presented in this 1993 revision, showcasing the complex interface between suburban development and preserved wildlands in Marin County. The map details the dense residential patterns of Mill Valley and Corte Madera as they climb the lower slopes of the ridges toward Mount Tamalpais. Notable cultural landmarks like the Mt Tamalpais Cemetery and academic institutions such as Dominican College and the College of Marin anchor the developed areas.

Protective boundaries define the western landscape, with the iconic Muir Woods National Monument and the extensive Golden Gate National Recreation Area preserved against the urban tide. Drainage systems including Corte Madera Creek and Arroyo Corte Madera del Presidio flow into the tidal reaches of Richardson Bay, where the Corte Madera Marsh State Ecological Reserve protects vital shoreline habitat. The geography illustrates a region defined by its narrow valleys, from Homestead Valley to San Anselmo Creek, where infrastructure follows the contours of the land.