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1954 Map of Santa Rosa

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Santa Rosa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The city of Santa Rosa serves as the focal point for this mid-century survey, showcasing a period of significant urban expansion and infrastructure development in Sonoma County. The map details the dense residential grids pushing outward into the Los Guilicos Valley and Bennett Valley, where agricultural lands transition into early suburban developments like Montgomery Village. Significant civic landmarks are meticulously documented, including the sprawling Sonoma County Fairgrounds and the Santa Rosa Air Center, alongside established institutions like Santa Rosa Jr College and the County Hospital.

Transportation networks of the era are defined by the Northwestern Pacific railroad and the Petaluma and Santa Rosa route, which together shaped the local economy. Water management is visible through the Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir and Lake Ralphine, providing essential resources for the growing population. For genealogists, the map is a primary source for locating family sites near the Rural Cemetery, Calvary Cemetery, and numerous community schools such as Bellevue Union Sch and Bennett Valley Sch.