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1954 Map of Santa Rosa

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Santa Rosa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Santa Rosa serves as the bustling heart of this mid-century survey, showing a landscape in transition as residential developments like Montgomery Village and Rincon Valley expand into the surrounding valleys. The downtown core is densely detailed, featuring the Luther Burbank Gardens, the Natl Guard Armory, and the Veterans Mem Auditorium. A notable concentration of local heritage sites includes the Rural Cemetery, IOOF Cem, and Calvary Cemetery, providing essential data for genealogical research.

Transport networks are anchored by the Northwestern Pacific and the Petaluma and Santa Rosa railroads, which once defined the regional commerce. Beyond the urban grid, the terrain rises toward Taylor Mtn and Bennett Mtn, where the Bennett Valley Grange Hall sits as a rural landmark. The mapping reveals the integration of educational and healthcare institutions, from the Jr College and County Hospital to numerous neighborhood schools like Steele Lane Sch and Roseland Sch.