1951 Map of Capell Valley

About this map

Capell Valley and the surrounding heights of the Vaca Mountains define this mid-century view of Napa’s interior highlands. The settlement at Moskowite Corner serves as a local hub near the Moskowite Reservoir, where State Hwy 128 and State Hwy 121 converge. The landscape is characterized by a series of narrow valleys and ridges, including Foss Valley and Wragg Ridge, which channel water into Capell Creek and Milliken Creek. Local education and community life are marked by the presence of Capell Sch, Atlas Peak Sch, and the Wooden Valley School. Physical geography remains the dominant feature, from the high point at Atlas Peak to the specialized resource extraction at the Asbestos Mine. Southward, the map shows the upper reaches of Milliken Reservoir and the rural agricultural setting of Munson Ranch and Wooden Valley.