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1949 Map of Cuttings Wharf

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Cuttings Wharf
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Napa River marshes and the northern reaches of San Pablo Bay define this landscape, where early river landings and 20th-century aviation meet. The geography is dominated by a complex network of sloughs and islands, including Knight Island and Russ Island, separated by the deep channels of the Napa Slough and Dutchman Slough. Along the riverbanks, historic points like Cuttings Wharf and Dutton Landing illustrate the era of water-borne commerce and local transit before modern highway expansion.

Industrial and public infrastructure is evident in the sprawling salt evaporators and the Napa County Airport to the east. Urban growth is captured in the residential developments of Chabot Terrace and Flosden Acres near the southern boundary, while older landmarks such as the Lachman Club and Los Amigos Sch provide anchor points for genealogical research. The Southern Pacific rail line cuts through the tidal flats, connecting settlements like Napa Junction to the broader regional trade network.