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2018 Map of Santa Rosa

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Santa Rosa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Santa Rosa serves as the focal point of this Sonoma County landscape, where urban density transitions into the varied terrain of Bennett Valley and the surrounding peaks. The map reveals a significant concentration of historical burial grounds north of the city center, including the Santa Rosa Memorial Park, Santa Rosa Odd Fellows Cem, and the Santa Rosa Rural Cem. This cluster, along with smaller sites like Moke Cem and Fulkerson Cem, provides a dense record for genealogical research in one of California's most established valley regions.

Hydrological features such as Santa Rosa Creek and Matanzas Cr define the drainage patterns through the city, while the southern reaches are dominated by the heights of Taylor Mtn and Cooks Peak. Educational institutions like Santa Rosa Jr College and the Empire College School of Business mark the city's role as a regional hub. To the east, the terrain becomes more recreational, highlighted by Lake Ralphine and the extensive trail systems surrounding Lake Ilsanjo and Bennett Mtn.