1952 Map of Dixon

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Dixon Ridge dominates the landscape of this Solano County agricultural hub, where the town of Dixon centers on the intersection of the Southern Pacific railroad and regional roadways. The map illustrates a community shaped by its schools and civic spaces, featuring institutions like West Dixon Sch, East Dixon Sch, and the County Fairgrounds. Revisions from 1968 and 1975, noted in purple, track the suburban expansion of the town core, while the surrounding plains remain defined by large land grants like the Los Putos Boundary. To the south, a significant U S Government Naval Reservation with its associated Radio Station and towers reflects the era's military footprint. Scattered windmills and reservoirs across the plains near Sucro and Batavia indicate the intensive irrigation required for the local farming economy during the mid-20th century.