1958 Map of Aetna Springs

About this map

The thermal resort of Aetna Springs and the nearby Aetna Mine anchor this mid-century survey of the rugged interior of northern Napa County. This landscape is defined by its dramatic relief and varied watersheds, where the drainage of James Creek and Pope Creek meet in the broad floor of Pope Valley. The map captures the northeastern corner of the county just as the newly created Lake Berryessa begins to fill the lower reaches of Putah Creek, a transformative change for the local geography. Further north, the remote Snell Valley and Butts Canyon provide a glimpse into the historic ranching and mining character of the region, including the White Rock Mine and the Guenoc land grant area. From the high points like Snell Peak to the various small mountain lakes such as Lower Bohn Lake, the sheet documents a quiet, transitionary era for this California upland.