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1951 Map of Fairfield North

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Fairfield North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Vaca Mountains and Chimiles define a landscape of steep ridges and productive valleys in this 1951 study of the region north of Fairfield. Agriculture and water management are central to the terrain, evidenced by the presence of Lake Curry and numerous windmills scattered through the Suisun Valley and Tolenas areas. The map identifies the Pena House (Historic Site) in Lagoon Valley, marking a significant link to the area's early California history near the Alamo Creek drainage.

Transportation networks are well-established, with the Southern Pacific and Northern railroads crossing the southern plains near the County Hospital. Local social infrastructure is visible through a network of rural schoolhouses, including Suisun School, Gomer School, and Gordon Valley Sch. Small commercial and residential hubs like Mankas Corner and Cherry Glen provide a look at the settlement patterns of central Solano County before the expansion of modern suburbs.