1949 Map of Cuttings Wharf

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The Napa River meanders toward San Pablo Bay in this mid-century view of the southern Napa Valley, a landscape defined by industrial salt production and tidal wetlands. Extensive salt evaporators dominate the riverbanks, particularly around Green Island and Bull Island, highlighting the region's historical reliance on solar salt harvesting. Transport and commerce are anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad and landings such as Cuttings Wharf and Dutton Landing, while the Napa County Airport marks the transition into the modern aviation era.