Old Maps of Napa, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Napa with 22 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Napa has changed over the decades.


Napa, CA maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Napa
    1902 Map of Napa
    1902 Napa
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Napa Valley and Carquinez Strait are captured at the turn of the century, showing a landscape defined by maritime military posts and early vineyards. Genealogists and historians can trace the Mare Island Navy Yard, the Insane Asylum, and rail stops at Zinfandel and Rutherford.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1916 Map of Mare Island
    1916 Map of Mare Island
    1916 Mare Island
    1916 Print · USGS
    The northern San Pablo Bay region comes alive in this survey, showcasing a landscape of tidal marshes and rail-driven growth during the mid-1910s. Researchers can trace the layout of the Mare Island Navy Yard, the remote rail stop at Wingo, and the rural classrooms of Fly School.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1942 Map of Mare Island
    1942 Map of Mare Island
    1942 Mare Island
    1942 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of San Pablo Bay come alive in this wartime survey, showing a landscape of vital naval yards and marshland agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace rail depots like Napa Junction, rural landmarks like American Canyon School, and the industrial waterfronts of Vallejo and Oleum.

  4. 1942 Map of Sonoma
    1942 Map of Sonoma
    1942 Sonoma
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Napa and Sonoma valleys are captured here during the early 1940s, showing the established rail and agricultural networks of the North Bay. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like the Veterans Home, the Quick Silver Mine, and early vineyard sites at Zinfandel and Rutherford.

  5. 1947 Map of Santa Rosa
    1947 Map of Santa Rosa
    1947 Santa Rosa
    1947 Print · USGS
    Northern California in the late 1940s was a landscape of agricultural valleys and vital rail hubs. Trace the historic routes of the Northwestern Pacific through Healdsburg or explore the mid-century waterfronts of Vallejo and Benicia near Mare Island.

  6. 1949 Map of Santa Rosa
    1949 Map of Santa Rosa
    1949 Santa Rosa
    1949 Print · USGS
    The North Bay and Wine Country appear here in the late 1940s, when the Northwestern Pacific RR still dominated regional transit. Genealogists and historians can trace old coastal outposts like Anchor Bay Settlement and the early layout of Santa Rosa.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1949 Map of Cuttings Wharf, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Cuttings Wharf, 1956 Print
    1949 Cuttings Wharf
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Napa River delta in the late 1940s is a maze of tidal sloughs and growing railroad towns. Genealogists can trace family names at Cuttings Wharf, old rural schools like Los Amigos Sch, and early aviation sites like Vallejo Sky Harbor.
    8 unique versions available

  8. 1951 Map of Cuttings Wharf
    1951 Map of Cuttings Wharf
    1951 Cuttings Wharf
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Napa River delta and San Pablo Bay marshes come to life in this early 1950s survey of the California waterfront. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Cuttings Wharf and Dutton Landing, or locate the Lachman Club among the sloughs.

  9. 1951 Map of Napa, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Napa, 1952 Print
    1951 Napa
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Napa Valley landscape in the early fifties shows a region of transition between its historic adobe roots and postwar growth. Researchers can trace family sites from Vichy Springs to Oak Knoll, locating old schools like Soda Canyon School and the Tulocay Cem.
    6 unique versions available

  10. 1951 Map of Sonoma, 1958 Print
    1951 Map of Sonoma, 1958 Print
    1951 Sonoma
    1958 Print · USGS
    Wine country was already maturing in the mid-twentieth century as rail lines and early wineries shaped the valley landscape. Researchers can trace the legacy of established vineyards at Thomann Winery and Buena Vista or locate old burial grounds like Yountville Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1958 Map of Santa Rosa, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Santa Rosa, 1968 Print
    1958 Santa Rosa
    1968 Print · USGS
    The North Bay and Wine Country are captured in the mid-twentieth century as the region balanced its agricultural roots with a growing military and recreational footprint. Researchers can trace the Northwestern Pacific RR through the Russian River valley or locate landmarks like the Petaluma Adobe Historical Monument and The Geysers Resort.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1962 Map of Santa Rosa
    1962 Map of Santa Rosa
    1962 Santa Rosa
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Bay and Wine Country were entering a period of significant growth in the early sixties, anchored by established rail corridors and coastal maritime commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Santa Rosa, locate the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, and follow the Northwestern Pacific RR through the Cotati Valley.

  13. 1964 Map of Santa Rosa
    1964 Map of Santa Rosa
    1964 Santa Rosa
    1964 Print · USGS
    The North Bay and Wine Country appear in the mid-fifties during a period of significant military and educational growth. Trace old rail lines like the Northwestern Pacific RR and explore historic sites from Petaluma to the Benicia Arsenal.

  14. 1983 Map of Napa
    1983 Map of Napa
    1983 Napa
    1983 Print · USGS
    The North Bay and wine country are captured in the early eighties as suburban growth began to surround traditional agricultural centers. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad, the grounds of Mare Island Naval Shipyard, and the reach of the San Andreas Rift Zone.

  15. 2012 Map of Cuttings Wharf, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Cuttings Wharf, 2012 Print
    2012 Cuttings Wharf
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Napa, including Vallejo, American Canyon, and other nearby areas

  16. 2012 Map of Napa, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Napa, 2012 Print
    2012 Napa
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Napa, including Vichy Springs, Oak Knoll, and other nearby areas

  17. 2015 Map of Napa, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Napa, 2015 Print
    2015 Napa
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Napa, including Vichy Springs, Oak Knoll, and other nearby areas

  18. 2015 Map of Cuttings Wharf, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Cuttings Wharf, 2015 Print
    2015 Cuttings Wharf
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Napa, including Vallejo, American Canyon, and other nearby areas

  19. 2018 Map of Cuttings Wharf, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cuttings Wharf, 2018 Print
    2018 Cuttings Wharf
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Napa, including Vallejo, American Canyon, and other nearby areas

  20. 2018 Map of Napa, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Napa, 2018 Print
    2018 Napa
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Napa, including Vichy Springs, Oak Knoll, and other nearby areas

  21. 2021 Map of Napa, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Napa, 2021 Print
    2021 Napa
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Napa Valley is captured in this modern survey as a bustling hub of commerce and history. Trace the development of Napa and its surroundings near the Napa River, from Tulocay Cem to Napa Valley College.

  22. 2021 Map of Cuttings Wharf, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Cuttings Wharf, 2021 Print
    2021 Cuttings Wharf
    2021 Print · USGS
    The marshes and tidal channels of the southern Napa Valley meet the growing industrial corridor of American Canyon. Trace the waterways of Napa River past Bull Island or find the early settlements at Cuttings Wharf and Buchli.

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