1916 Map of Santa Rosa

About this map

Santa Rosa serves as the focal point of this 1916 survey, appearing at a time when the city was a critical hub for the Northwestern Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads. The landscape is a network of Spanish land grant legacies like Cabeza De Santa Rosa and Roblar De La Miseria, where the agricultural economy is evidenced by a Winery, the County Farm, and numerous rural schoolhouses such as Todd School and Strawberry School. To the east, the Sonoma Mountains and Mayacamas Mountains frame the valley, sheltering specialized sites like the Sonoma State Home and Nuns Iron Spring. The map captures a moment when transport was transitioning from the old Adobe Fort era toward modern connections like the State Highway, while small flag stops and communities like Kenwood, Glen Ellen, and Melitta thrived along the rail lines.