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1951 Map of Sears Point

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sears Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Southern Pacific and Northwestern Pacific rail lines converge near the marshy northern reaches of San Pablo Bay, defining the industrial and transit character of this coastal landscape in the early 1950s. The area around Schellville serves as a critical junction where the tracks navigate a complex network of tidal waterways including Sonoma Creek, Schell Slough, and Napa Slough. This survey captures the intricate levee systems protecting Tubbs Island and Island No 1, reflecting the long-standing efforts to manage the wetlands for agricultural and recreational use.

Small settlements and community landmarks like Wingo, Fairville, and the Tule Vista School are documented alongside specialized sites such as a Rodeo Arena and various hunt or social clubs like the Sonoma Valley Club and Sweetwater Club. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the Naval Reservation, illustrating the mid-century military footprint on the bay shore, while the western heights of the Petaluma Mountains rise abruptly from the flats near Sears Point.