1959 Map of Lake Berryessa

About this map

Lake Berryessa dominates the western landscape of this mid-century survey, its waters recently impounded behind the Monticello Dam. This period marks the early development of the Lake Berryessa Recreation Area, with newly established landings like the Spanish Flat Resort and Steel Canyon Resort appearing along the shoreline. The map preserves the transition from the inundated valley to the remaining upland settlements such as Esparto and Capay to the east.