1951 Map of Sonoma

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The Napa River valley floor and surrounding ridges are defined by a mix of early agriculture and institutional development in the years following the war. The Southern Pacific RR and Northwestern Pacific RR provide the backbone for transport between wine-growing communities like Zinfandel and Rutherford. Wineries such as Thomann Winery and estates like Buena Vista are clearly marked, showing the established viticultural footprint of the era. The presence of the State Veterans Home near Yountville and the large footprint of the Napa State Hospital reflect the region's role in public service and state administration.