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1953 Map of Elmira

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Elmira
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Travis Air Force Base and its expansive Travis Field dominate the southern landscape of this mid-century survey, illustrating the significant military footprint in Solano County. The map captures a period of transition as the historic rail hub of Elmira and the growing city of Vacaville began to expand, with purple-tinted revisions from 1968 highlighting new residential developments like Leisure Town. The intersection of infrastructure is evident where the Southern Pacific and Sacramento Northern railroads traverse the valley floor.

Institutional and educational landmarks are densely mapped, from the California Medical Facility near the English Hills to numerous local schools including Vanden High Sch, Cooper School, and Padan Sch. Natural drainage patterns defined by Ulatis Creek and Putah Creek are juxtaposed against man-made features like the South Canal and Nut Tree Airport, reflecting the agricultural and logistical evolution of the region during the post-war era.