1942 Map of Sonoma

About this map

Vineyard-rich valleys and prominent ridges define the landscape of the Napa and Sonoma regions during the early years of World War II. The Napa River serves as a central artery for the eastern valley, flanked by the Silverado Trail and agricultural centers like Rutherford and Oakville. The map illustrates a developed transportation network where the Southern Pacific and the San Francisco and Northwestern Electric railroads facilitated the movement of goods and people between towns such as St. Helena and Sonoma.