1902 Map of Napa

About this map

The Napa River valley and the surrounding hills of the North Bay are captured here at the turn of the century, showing a landscape defined by early agriculture and strategic maritime activity. The northern reaches of the map highlight the early wine-growing region with rail stops at Zinfandel and Rutherford, while the Veterans Home and Napa Soda Springs represent significant institutional and recreational landmarks of the era. To the south, the industrial and military importance of the Carquinez Strait is evident, anchored by the Mare Island Navy Yard and the U. S. Arsenal near Benicia (though only the arsenal is labeled). This survey, conducted by L.C. Fletcher, details the complex network of sloughs and islands like Island No. 1 and Grizzly Island that transitioned into the bustling port areas of Vallejo and South Vallejo.