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1949 Map of Fairfield South

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Fairfield South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The brackish marshlands and tidal sloughs of the Solano State Game Refuge dominate this 1949 landscape, where the Southern Pacific and Sacramento Northern railroads converge near the growing hubs of Fairfield and Suisun City. The map details an intricate network of waterways including Montezuma Slough, Suisun Slough, and Peytonia Slough, which navigate through Grizzly Island and Joice Island. This region reflects a complex history of land use, where reclaimed islands and levees sit alongside recreational and industrial sites.

Numerous private duck clubs like the DeNova Club, Green Lodge Club, and Tule Belle Club appear throughout the marshes, signaling the area's long-standing importance for waterfowl hunting and conservation. On higher ground, the presence of a Rock Quarry near Rockville and the Armijo High Sch in the urban center highlights the transition from natural wetlands to developed infrastructure. The mapping includes small rail-side settlements such as Willota, Thomasson, and Subeet, providing a look at the rural transport economy of mid-century Solano County.