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1951 Map of Sears Point, 1957 Print
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1951 Map of Sears Point

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Sonoma Valley meets the tidal marshlands of San Pablo Bay in this mid-century portrait of the California coast. The landscape is defined by the intersection of the Southern Pacific and Northwestern Pacific railroads, which facilitated the region's agricultural and social movement near Schellville. To the west, the Petaluma Mountains rise sharply, dotted with family-named landmarks like Wildcat Mtn and Gravelly Lake. This era shows a complex network of reclaimed lands and hunting clubs, such as the Sweetwater Club and West End Land Club, situated among the intricate waterways of Steamboat Slough and Third Napa Slough. The presence of the Naval Reservation near Island No 1 reflects the strategic importance of the bay's edge during the early Cold War years, while local life centered around small hubs like Wingo, Fairville, and the Tule Vista School.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain