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1921 Map of Mt. Vaca
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1921 Map of Mt. Vaca

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

Mt. Vaca dominates this 1921 tactical survey, overlooking a landscape defined by deep canyons and secluded agricultural basins. To the west, Wooden Valley and Capell Valley sit tucked away in the highlands, while the southeastern corner reveals the budding development of Fairfield along the S. P. R. R. rail line. The drainage patterns of Suisun Creek and Ledgewood Creek flow south toward the marshlands, illustrating the transition from the interior mountains to the Suisun Bay watershed. Smaller settlements like Manka and Atlas appear as quiet outposts connected by primitive roads and narrow valleys. The map shows a clear division between the steep, undeveloped terrain of George Mt. and Twin Sisters and the emerging infrastructure of the valley floor, providing a detailed record of Northern California before mid-century suburbanization changed the character of these ranching and farming communities.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1921
Date Published1921
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.1 x 22.07 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain