1953 Map of Elmira

About this map

The expanding footprint of Vacaville and the establishment of Travis Air Force Base define the mid-century transformation of this Solano County landscape. Published with revisions from 1968, the map illustrates the northward sprawl of residential developments like Leisure Town and the extensive institutional grounds of the California Medical Facility. A complex network of transit hubs, including Vacaville Junction and Cordero Junction, links the agricultural valley to the rail lines of the Southern Pacific and Sacramento Northern. To the east, the rural village of Elmira remains anchored between Ulatis Creek and Alamo Creek. Local history is preserved in the location of the Vacaville Elmira Cemetery and numerous rural schools such as Vanden High Sch and Center School, while industrial activity is noted at the Quarry near Cement Hill.