1954 Map of Santa Rosa

About this map

Santa Rosa serves as the focal point of this mid-century landscape, positioned at the crossroads of the Northwestern Pacific railroad and a developing network of local roads like Sonoma Ave. The map illustrates the city's post-war expansion, with numerous new residential blocks and schools such as Steele Lane Sch and Herbert Slater Jr High Sch appearing alongside established landmarks like the Luther Burbank Gardens and the County Fairgrounds. To the east, the transition from urban density to the foothills of Taylor Mtn and Bennett Mtn is marked by water features including Lake Ralphine and several reservoirs.