1954 Map of Santa Rosa

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Santa Rosa appears at a significant point of mid-century expansion, centered on the historic Courthouse and post office while new residential developments like Montgomery Village push eastward. The city’s agricultural and civic foundations are visible at the County Fairgrounds and the Luther Burbank Gardens, while institutional presence is marked by the County Hospital and Hillcrest Detention Home. Transportation patterns are defined by the Redwood Highway and the Northwestern Pacific railroad, which includes the Wye siding. To the south, the Naval Auxiliary Air Station sits in an inactive state, reflecting the area's recent military history. The landscape transitions from the urban core to the surrounding peaks of Taylor Mtn and the Bennett Mountains, with localized industry indicated by a Quarry near Kawana Springs and a Gravel Pit along Santa Rosa Creek.