1954 Map of Novato

About this map

Novato and its surrounding valleys are captured here during a period of significant mid-century transition. The downtown core, centered on Grant Ave School and Marion Ave School, sits at the intersection of the Redwood Highway and the Northwestern Pacific Railroad, which served as the primary transport corridor through the Novato Valley. The presence of the large Hamilton Air Force Base along the shoreline of San Pablo Bay highlights the area's strategic importance during the early Cold War era.