1953 Map of Allendale

About this map

Allendale and the surrounding agricultural landscapes of Solano County are captured during a period of infrastructure expansion in the mid-20th century. The Southern Pacific railroad serves as a central spine through the region, connecting the small siding at Hartley and the settlement of Gibson. To the west, the English Hills and Drakes Point overlook the valley floor, where the Putah South Canal and various siphons indicate the managed irrigation essential to this orchard-heavy environment.