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1951 Map of Napa

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Napa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Napa River serves as the central artery for this mid-century valley landscape, where the established city of Napa meets a rapidly expanding agricultural and industrial corridor. The map highlights significant institutional landmarks such as the Napa State Hospital and the historic Juarez Old Adobe, reflecting the region's deep roots and state-level infrastructure. Urban growth is visible in the purple-tinted photorevisions, showing residential expansion into Browns Valley and northward toward Salvador and Oak Knoll.

Industry and local life are captured through the presence of a winery, several rock quarries, and the Southern Pacific rail line. Educational and social hubs, including Napa College, the Fairgrounds, and multiple schools like St Johns Sch, provide a detailed picture of a community in transition. From the southern reaches of Shipyard Acres to the northern enclave of Vichy Springs, the map documents the valley's distinct identity during a period of significant post-war modernization.